Chapter 18.3-4 by Kelly May https://padlet.com/kelly_may2/rr706h6pd449 sections 3 and 4 en-us 2018-02-11 17:58:26 UTC 2018-02-11 20:20:49 UTC hello@padlet.com Campaign Organization kelly_may2 https://padlet.com/kelly_may2/rr706h6pd449/wish/230390328
  • campaign manager- responsible for overall strategy and planning
  • campaign office- where staff members handle media relations
  • Other staff- manage finances, fundraising, advertising, opinion polls, and campaign materials.
]]> 2018-02-11 18:01:18 UTC https://padlet.com/kelly_may2/rr706h6pd449/wish/230390328 Propaganda and Advertising kelly_may2 https://padlet.com/kelly_may2/rr706h6pd449/wish/230392640
  • tons and tons of money spent on this
  • to inform voters of their position on issues, to portray themselves in an appealing light, and to criticize their opponents. 
    • ]]>     2018-02-11 18:20:02 UTC https://padlet.com/kelly_may2/rr706h6pd449/wish/230392640     Television kelly_may2 https://padlet.com/kelly_may2/rr706h6pd449/wish/230393240
  • most important communication tool 
  • main way that many citizens find out about a candidate and his or her position on issues. 

    • ]]>     2018-02-11 18:24:33 UTC https://padlet.com/kelly_may2/rr706h6pd449/wish/230393240     Internet and Social Media kelly_may2 https://padlet.com/kelly_may2/rr706h6pd449/wish/230393653
  • a powerful and cost-effective campaign tool. 
  • people are always on social media and the internet, good way to advertise conten
    • ]]>     2018-02-11 18:26:59 UTC https://padlet.com/kelly_may2/rr706h6pd449/wish/230393653     Efforts to Regulate Campaign Finance kelly_may2 https://padlet.com/kelly_may2/rr706h6pd449/wish/230394437
  • tried to set limits on campaign funding in order to reduce corruption. 
  • difficult matter can be seen as limiting free speech
    • ]]>     2018-02-11 18:33:20 UTC https://padlet.com/kelly_may2/rr706h6pd449/wish/230394437     Public Financing kelly_may2 https://padlet.com/kelly_may2/rr706h6pd449/wish/230394754
  • Candidates that qualify can receive campaign funds from the federal government 
    • must promise to limit the amount their campaigns spend to a specific amount. 
    • ]]>     2018-02-11 18:36:02 UTC https://padlet.com/kelly_may2/rr706h6pd449/wish/230394754     Direct Funding kelly_may2 https://padlet.com/kelly_may2/rr706h6pd449/wish/230398255
  • comes from direct contributions to a candidate by individuals, political parties, corporations, and special interest groups and from the candidate’s own money. 
  • called hard money and are limited based on regulations set out in FECA and its amendments.
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  • includes contributions to issue groups and political organizations that are independent from a campaign.

    • ]]>     2018-02-11 19:05:24 UTC https://padlet.com/kelly_may2/rr706h6pd449/wish/230398438     Why Register to Vote? kelly_may2 https://padlet.com/kelly_may2/rr706h6pd449/wish/230399149
  • cannot vote unless you have registered with local government 
    • ]]>     2018-02-11 19:11:20 UTC https://padlet.com/kelly_may2/rr706h6pd449/wish/230399149     How and Where to Register? kelly_may2 https://padlet.com/kelly_may2/rr706h6pd449/wish/230399610
  • complete a registration form in order
  • contact state board to see where to register
    • ]]>     2018-02-11 19:14:53 UTC https://padlet.com/kelly_may2/rr706h6pd449/wish/230399610     Who Can Help You Register? kelly_may2 https://padlet.com/kelly_may2/rr706h6pd449/wish/230399859
  • nonpartisan groups are dedicated to helping people register
    • ]]>     2018-02-11 19:17:05 UTC https://padlet.com/kelly_may2/rr706h6pd449/wish/230399859     When Can You Register? kelly_may2 https://padlet.com/kelly_may2/rr706h6pd449/wish/230399930
  • many states require you to register to vote 15 to 30 days prior to an election
    • ]]>     2018-02-11 19:17:45 UTC https://padlet.com/kelly_may2/rr706h6pd449/wish/230399930     Deciding to Vote kelly_may2 https://padlet.com/kelly_may2/rr706h6pd449/wish/230400186
  • gives you a voice
  • it is optional
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  • important to become informed about the issues and candidates
    • ]]>     2018-02-11 19:28:58 UTC https://padlet.com/kelly_may2/rr706h6pd449/wish/230401279     When and Where to Vote kelly_may2 https://padlet.com/kelly_may2/rr706h6pd449/wish/230401419
  • vote on Election Day
  • go to the polling place near your home
  • you may vote early via absentee ballot
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  • paper ballots
  • electronic ballots
    • ]]>     2018-02-11 19:40:56 UTC https://padlet.com/kelly_may2/rr706h6pd449/wish/230402707     Special Assistance kelly_may2 https://padlet.com/kelly_may2/rr706h6pd449/wish/230404612
  • some states allow you to pick the person to assist you if you are a disabled voter
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