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Chapter 23 -
Notes Outline
1.Write each red title in your own word
2.Use questions to formulate a main idea and 2 details form each
section.
Section 2- Group 2 pages Section 1- Group 1
621 -625
General Elections
Messages from the Candidate
Main idea and 2 details-
Main idea and 2 detailsexamples
examples
The Basics of Voting
Main idea and 2 details
Becoming an Informed Voter
Messages from Interest
Groups
Main idea and 2 detailsexamples
Main idea and 2 details
Section 3
Section 2-pages 626-630
Group 4 pages 631-633
Main idea and 2 details- examples
Planning and Running a
Campaign- Main idea
and 2 details- examples
How News Media Reports Elections
Group 5- 634-637
Main idea and 2 details- examples
Financing a Campaign
Recognizing Propaganda
Who wins an Election?
What is a ‘General Election’?
Main Idea- general election is an election where voters make the
final decision about a candidate- whoever wins will get the job
Details-before the general election there is a primary election that
nominates candidates for the general elections
Ballot measures- help decide which laws pass-ex. Referendum,
constitutional amendment or proposals (Should we have a full day
Kindergarten?)
What are the ‘Basics of Voting’?
Main Idea- In order to vote you must :
be 18 years old and a citizen of the US
be a resident of the state you are voting in
you must register (sign up ) to vote – prevent voter fraud
go to assigned polling place- check in (sign and show ID) and vote
Details- ways to vote: pull a lever, punch a card or make an X
When: federal election 1st Tuesday after the first Monday in
November, local ones can be anytime set by state or town
How do you become an ‘Informed Voter’?
Main Idea- Informed voters think about what is important to
them then find out about the candidates qualifications and stand
on issues. They also read what questions will be on the ballot
beforehand and get information on both sides of the issue,
Details- only ½ citizens’ vote-Americans have a civic duty to vote.
Sec 2How does the candidate get his messages out?
Main Idea- Candidates get their message on issues to you through
posters, brochures, personal appearances, direct mail, the
internet and advertisements on TV and radio
Details- TV and radio ads are expensive- TV-focus on image not
issues
How do different types of interest groups get their message out?
Main Idea- Interest groups help candidates by giving them money
and endorsing them to their members
Details- PACS- large political Interest groups - give large sums of
money to campaigns
527- tax free interest group- works on issues not support a
candidate directly, fewer limits,
How do you recognize propaganda?
Main Idea- Propaganda is a message that is meant to influence
people’s opinion and ideas, it tells only one side of the story,
distorts the truth, and/or it appeals to people’s emotion
Details- It includes card stacking, bandwagon, plain folks name
calling, glittering generalities…
How does the news media report elections?
Main Idea- the media reports the elections by editorials, news
reports, opinion polls, TV and radio advertisements and the
internet.
Details- some news can be bias towards one candidate – longer
reports, good/bad pictures…
Explain the process of planning, running and financing a
campaign.
Main Idea- A campaign requires organization, staff and money.
Details- successful campaigns know how the majority of the
people feel about the issues. The campaign secretary monitors
the media. Press secretary makes sure candidate has news
coverage. Campaign manager-Good public image.
How are elections won? (Electoral College)
Main Idea- In a presidential election, the Electoral College decides
who wins based on the majority of votes from their state.
Campaign Law- rules of giving money to campaigns
FEC- Federal Election Commission- carry out laws about campaign
finance that Congress passes
Details- people can give up to 2000.00 to a candidate but report
anyone giving more than 200.00
PAC’s can give 5000.00 to a candidate in primaries
Candidates must choose PAC or public monies
incumbents- the person already in office trying to win again has
the best chance to win- popularity