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15 Cards in this Set
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What is the electorate?
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All people who are eligible to vote
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What is a political party?
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An association of voters with broad common interests who want to elect candidates who share those interests
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What is public policy?
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The course of action the government takes in response to an issue
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What does political center mean?
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reflecting a point of view that is neither ver conservative nor very liberal
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Where can one find the differences between the parties?
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-stated in a party's platform
-reflected in campaigning |
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What is a platform?
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A series of statements that express a party's principles, beliefs, and positions on election issues
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What is a plank?
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An individual part of a party's platform
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What must a citizen do before he/she can participate in the primary and general elections?
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register to vote
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What are the qualifications to register to vote in VA?
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-Citizen of U.S
-Resident of VA and precinct -18 years of age by day of general election |
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What is a precinct?
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A geographic area that contains a certain number of voters
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How can one register in VA?
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-In person at the registers office, DMV, or other designated sites
-by mail application |
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When is registration closed in VA?
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22 days before elections
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What are the factors that can predict which citizens will vote?
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-age
-educations -income |
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Why do citizens fail to vote?
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-lack of interest
-failure to register |
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What two parts are elections divided into?
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-primary elections
-general elections |
