Politics
What's the difference between Medicare and Medicaid?
*Medicare* is a federal program that provides health coverage to seniors (above 65) or those with severe disabilities, no matter what their income. *Medicaid* is a state and federal program that provides health coverage if you are poor.
Trailer bill
A bill attached to CA's state budget.
Superdelegates--what are they, how are they selected, and what role do they play?
* Superdelegate standing is based on the status of current or former officeholders and party officials--only the Democratic party has superdelegates. *Superdelegates are not selected on the basis of party primaries and caucuses in each state. *The purpose of superdelegates is for high-ranking Democrats to maintain some control over the nominating process. *Superdelegates are free to support any candidate for the nomination; they are not bound by the popular vote!
What's a brokered convention?
*AKA contested convention A brokered convention is a situation in which no single candidate has the secured a majority of the delegates prior to the first vote at the convention. After the first vote has occurred, and no candidate has secured a majority, then the nomination is decided through the exchange of political favors and additional re-votes.
Who are the superdelegates?
*All Democratic members of Congress * Sitting Democratic governors * 20 "distinguished party leaders=current and former presidents, vice-presidents, congressional leaders, DNC chairs) * 437 elected members of the DNC
How many superdelegates exist?
712, represent about 20% of the delegate count
What's the origin of the "chicken in every pot" political saying?
In the 1928 presidential campaign, the Republicans distributed a circular claiming that if Herbert Hoover won the election, there would be a "chicken in every pot and a car in a garage."
Are superdelegates bound to the popular vote?
No!
Does the Republican party have superdelegates?
No!
Who runs primary elections?
State and local governments
Medi-Cal
The CA version of Medicaid. For a state to receive federal Medicaid funds, the state has to contribute a matching amount. 12.5 million people are enrolled in this program.
Who runs caucuses?
The political parties
Can you be eligible for both Medicare and Medicaid?
Yes--you can have *dual eligibility*.