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Elections and Campaigns

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This Elections and Campaigns page on GoConqr gathers community-made mind maps, flashcards, quizzes and notes, from electoral systems and voting behaviour to primaries, campaign finance and the Electoral College. It's built for school students, university students and professional candidates going over a topic, plus teachers after ready-made material. There are over 200 resources here, including more than 140 mind maps, covering both UK and US elections. Try a quiz to find your gaps, then open a mind map to fill them.

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Topics in Elections and Campaigns

Functions and Principles of Elections12Electoral Systems and Redistricting18Referendums and Direct Democracy8UK Elections and General Election Results15US Electoral Process and Presidential Elections38Candidate Nominations, Primaries and Caucuses26Campaign Strategy and Media12Campaign Finance and Reform24Campaign Finance Court Cases22Voting Rights and Voter Turnout9Voting Behaviour15

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About Elections and Campaigns

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What this page covers

The unit brings together material on how elections work and how campaigns are run. Much of it is mind maps. You will find maps on electoral systems, the purpose of elections, direct democracy and referendums, and the way people vote. Flashcards cover key terms such as suffrage, franchise and recall. There are also quizzes, a few notes and slide sets.

UK and US material

The UK side includes the mind maps Electoral Systems UK and Voting Behaviour in the UK. The first looks at the additional member system and where it is used. The second sets short-term and long-term factors side by side, including class. Flashcard sets titled for A2 Government and Politics cover elections and voting.

The US side covers primaries, open and closed primaries, the Electoral College, campaign finance, presidential debates and the steps to the presidency. The mind map Overview explains the four-year cycle and the November date. Some resources mention AP Government and AP US Government.

Where to start

  1. Open the mind map Types of Electoral Sytems for a quick view of the main systems.
  2. Move to Elections or Functions of elections to see what elections are for.
  3. Choose the UK or US thread and follow its maps, such as Primaries or Campaign Finance.
  4. Check your terms with a flashcard deck like Voting Behaviour.

Using quizzes and maps together

Take a quiz first, such as Electoral Process Fact Quiz or Native American Obstacles for Voting. Note which questions you missed. Then find the mind map on that topic and read it branch by branch. Return to the quiz later to see what has stuck. Flashcards suit short sessions on vocabulary.

Where this unit sits

Elections and Campaigns belongs to the strand Participation, Parties and Elections in Political science. Because the resources come from many contributors, wording and emphasis differ. Compare two maps on the same topic if you want a fuller picture.

Pick one mind map that matches your course and start there. You can build your own version once you know the gaps.

Frequently asked questions

Which resource should I open first?

Start with the mind map Types of Electoral Sytems. It lists first past the post, the additional member system, the single transferable vote and other systems in one place. After that, open Elections or Functions of elections to see why elections matter, then choose a UK or US thread.

What do the mind maps cover?

There are over 140 mind maps. They deal with electoral systems, voting behaviour, primaries, campaign finance, presidential debates, the Electoral College and the role of the media. Some focus on UK elections, such as the 2015 general election, and others on US contests, such as the 2008 presidential race.

Are the resources free to use?

Yes. Every resource on this page is free to open, study and take, with no account needed. They were made by GoConqr users, not by GoConqr itself. A free account also saves your quiz scores and lets you make your own quizzes, mind maps, flashcards and notes.

Which levels and exams do these suit?

Most resources suit school students, with a good share for university students and professional candidates, and teachers can use them as ready-made material. Some mention A-level Politics, AP Government or AP US Government. Check the title and contents to see whether a resource matches your course.

Are there quizzes on this page?

Yes, there are more than 20 quizzes, mixed in with the mind maps and flashcards. They include a diagnostic quiz, an electoral process fact quiz and chapter-based sets. Use one before studying a topic to find gaps, and another afterward to see what you remember.

What if I cannot find my topic?

Try a nearby title first. Campaign finance, primaries and the Electoral College each have several maps and flashcard decks, and wording varies between contributors. If your topic is still missing, you can make your own mind map or flashcards on it.

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