Elections

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Single Member Districts

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an electoral district or constituency having a single representative in a legislative body rather than two or more

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Redistricting

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To divide or organize (an area) into new political or school districts.

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Gerrymandering

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The gov online game we played

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Critical Elections

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Describing a dramatic change in the political system.

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Realingment

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The switching of voter preference from one party to another

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Dealingment

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Abandons a party to become independent or nonvoting

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Divided Government

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One party controls the presidency while the other party controls Congress.

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Open Primary

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A primary election in which voters are not required to declare party affiliation.

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Closed Primary

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Limited to registered party members, who must declare their party affiliation in order to vote.

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Caucus

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A meeting of the members of a legislative body who are members of a particular political party, to select candidates or decide policy.

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General Election

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An election to select the individual who will hold office.

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Midterm Election

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General elections in the United States that are held two years after the quadrennial (four-year)elections for the President of the United States

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PAC

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An organization that raises money privately to influence elections or legislation, especially at the federal level.

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Super PAC

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May raise unlimited sums of money from corporations, unions, and individuals but is not permitted to contribute to or coordinate directly with parties or candidates

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Independent Expenditures

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Expenditure by a person for a communication in support of or in opposition to a clearly identified candidate or measure that is not made with the cooperation or with the prior consent of, or in consultation with, or at the request or suggestion of, a candidate