Question

f) what kind of impact can voter id laws have on voter turnout?

b)

a) why is it difficult for third parties to get ballot access in elections?

b) what are the roles of political parties support candidates during the campaign process?

c) what are the minority and majority parties? how do they work in congress to pass laws?

d) what is public policy?

1. how does the media function as a gatekeeper or a watchdog?

Explanation:

Part B a)

Third - party ballot access is difficult due to several factors. First, many states have strict ballot access laws. These laws often require a large number of petition signatures (e.g., some states need tens of thousands of valid signatures from registered voters) to get on the ballot. Second, the two - party system (Democratic and Republican) has a strong hold on the political process. They control the election machinery, and the rules are often set in a way that favors the major parties. Third, there is a lack of media coverage and public awareness for third - party candidates, which makes it harder to gather the necessary support for ballot access. Also, financial resources are limited for third parties compared to the major parties, making it difficult to run the campaigns needed to meet ballot access requirements.

Political parties play several roles in supporting candidates during the campaign process. They help with fundraising, as campaigns require a lot of money for advertising, staff, and events. They also provide organizational support, such as recruiting volunteers to canvass, make phone calls, and organize rallies. Parties develop and disseminate campaign messages that align with the candidate's platform and the party's ideology. They also conduct voter outreach, identifying and mobilizing their base voters. Additionally, parties can offer strategic advice on campaign tactics, like where to focus advertising or which demographics to target.

• Majority and Minority Parties in Congress: In Congress (both the House of Representatives and the Senate), the majority party is the party that holds the most seats. The minority party is the one with fewer seats.
• Law - passing in Congress: The majority party has significant power. In the House, the majority party controls the speakership and the committee chairmanships. They set the legislative agenda, deciding which bills come up for debate and vote. In the Senate, the majority party (along with the leadership) has more control over the schedule of bills. The majority party members work to build coalitions within their party and sometimes with the minority party to get enough votes to pass a bill. The minority party can offer amendments, debate against or in favor of bills, and try to influence the majority party's legislation, often by highlighting issues or proposing alternative policies. However, their power is more limited as they have fewer seats.

Answer:

Third - party ballot access is difficult due to strict state ballot access laws (high signature requirements), the dominance of the two - party system, limited media coverage/public awareness, and insufficient financial resources.

Part B b)