20 truths

20 truths:

1. You win by maximizing your vote and not by minimizing their vote (0)
2. Third parties are insignificant in our 2 party system (-)
3. Campaigns are all about the money (-)
4. Communication is important to be an effective president (0)
5. Politician make promises they can not keep (-)
6. Federalism separates power (+)
7. The check and balance system keeps the government in line (+)
8. Presidents can veto any bill (0)
9. Candidates oftentimes make their opponents look bad (-)
10. Its a long process for a bill to become a law (0)
11. The president can only serve two four year terms (0)
12. Incumbents usually have the advantage in elections (0)
13. We have a divided government (-)
14. Presidents approval rating is highest in times of crisis (0)
15. Candidates focus on some states more than others (-)
16. The Constitution provides protection of many rights of the American people (+)
17. Many voters are not well-informed (-)
18. Taxes are too big of a burden on the people (-)
19. Religion ad politics are not mixed (+)
20. The Judicial Branch can declare laws unconstitutional (0)