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voters who are not members of a political party.
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independent voter
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an election in which the voters of various parties choose candidates to run for office in the general election. Usually held in Spring-time, but month varies from state to state. "Fake" election.
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Primary election/ Presidential Primaries
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a primary election in which only voters who are members of the party can vote for the party's candidate.
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closed primary
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a primary election in which voters may vote for the candidates of any party.
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open primary
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an election in which voters choose b/w the 2 leading candidates in a primary to determine the party's candidate in the general election.
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runoff primary
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origination, as in political support, from many individuals rather than from national parties & large organizations. *SUPPORT*
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grassroots
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method of voting in which a voter marks a ballot in secret.
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secret ballot
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a ballot on which a person votes for all the candidates of one political party.
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straight ticket
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a ballot on which a person votes for the candidates of more than one party.
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split ticket
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meeting of party leaders to determine party policy or to choose the party's candidate for public office.
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caucus
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the votes cast by citizens in a presidential election.
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popular vote
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thr group of electors that casts the official votes that elect the president and VP. They don't vote at the general election and there are 538 electors.
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electoral college
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votes cast by the electoral college for the President and VP.
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electoral votes
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people elected by the voters in a presidential election as members of the electoral college.
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electors
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men/women popular in their home state who are nominated for President by their state's delegates on the 1st ballot at the national nominating convention.
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favorite sons or daughter
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the official who presides over the senate in the VP's absence.
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President Pro Tempore
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a survey to get public opinions.
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polling
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the political arms of an interest group that collect voluntary contributions from members to fund political candidates and parties the interest group favors.
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PACs
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held during the summer of the presidential election year; televised; where party leaders vote; takes place after all the primary elections are done in all states
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national nominating convention
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throw their hats in the ring
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announce the intention to run for political office
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opportunity for voters to indicate for which candidate they want the delegates to vote at the national nominating convention
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presidential primary
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time of year that the national nominating convention is held.
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Summer
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written statement outlining the party's views
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party platform
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party leaders who are popular in their home state
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favorite sons/daughters
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1st woman nominated for the VP by a major party.
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Geraldine Ferraro
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the votes each American citizen casts
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popular vote
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has 538 members
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electoral college
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group that votes for president if no candidate receives a majority of electoral votes
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House of Reps
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from where the Electoral College gets its authority.
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US Constitution
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The 6 techniques used in elections.
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1. Glittering generalities
2. card stacking 3. plain folks 4. name calling 5. bandwagon 6. transfer |
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What was the 15th amendment?
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black male suffrage
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What was the 19th amendment?
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Granted womens suffrage
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What was the 23rd amendment?
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DC votes like any other state
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What was the 24th amendment?
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Abolished poll tax
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What was the 26th amendment?
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18 yr olds could vote.
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When is the general election usually held?
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Fall
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Electoral College is chosen when?
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December (Winter)
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The inauguration is held when?
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January (Winter)
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