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Electoral college |
This group officially elects The president of the United States |
Two party system |
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Two party system |
The US has this type of party system |
Democratic and Republican |
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Watchdog party |
The party out of office acts as one of these. They ensure that the party in office is doing its job |
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Splinter parties |
Parties that break off from a major party |
Splinters break off from the board |
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Ideological party |
Parties that exists and focuses around a certain set of beliefs |
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Federalist |
First political party that favored the ratification of the U.S. Constitution |
Wanted the Constitution |
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Anti-Federalist |
First political party that was against ratification of the U.S. Constitution |
Didn't want the Constitution |
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Democrat |
Political party that is socially liberal |
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Republican |
Political party that is socially conservative |
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Precinct |
Smallest political division for the purpose of organizing voters |
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Voter apathy |
Lacking of motivation to vote |
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Exit poll |
A survey taken as you leave the painting place |
Leaving- exit |
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26th amendment |
Right to vote for those 18 years and older |
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23rd amendment |
DC given 3 electoral votes |
Dc has two letters so 2 and they have 3 electoral voters so 23 |
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24th amendment |
Eliminated poll tax |
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15th amendment |
Right to vote |
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One party |
A single political party demonstrates a government |
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15th amendment |
Right to vote |
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One party |
A single political party demonstrates a government |
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Universal requirement to vote |
18 years old resident and citizen |
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19th amendment |
Amendment gave women the right to vote |
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Suffrage |
The term that means right to vote |
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Suffrage |
The term that means right to vote |
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Primary election |
This type of election is held in most states to determine each party's candidates for presidency |
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Suffrage |
The term that means right to vote |
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Primary election |
This type of election is held in most states to determine each party's candidates for presidency |
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Closed primary |
A primary in which only declared party members can vote |
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Suffrage |
The term that means right to vote |
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Primary election |
This type of election is held in most states to determine each party's candidates for presidency |
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Closed primary |
A primary in which only declared party members can vote |
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Open primary |
primary in which any registers voters can vote |
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Suffrage |
The term that means right to vote |
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Primary election |
This type of election is held in most states to determine each party's candidates for presidency |
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Closed primary |
A primary in which only declared party members can vote |
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Open primary |
primary in which any registers voters can vote |
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Non- partisan election |
Election in which candidate or not affiliated with a political party |
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Suffrage |
The term that means right to vote |
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Primary election |
This type of election is held in most states to determine each party's candidates for presidency |
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Closed primary |
A primary in which only declared party members can vote |
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Open primary |
primary in which any registers voters can vote |
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Non- partisan election |
Election in which candidate or not affiliated with a political party |
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Interest groups |
Groups organized to support particular Candidates and give money to case candidates and hopes legislation will be passed in their favor |
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Suffrage |
The term that means right to vote |
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Primary election |
This type of election is held in most states to determine each party's candidates for presidency |
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Closed primary |
A primary in which only declared party members can vote |
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Open primary |
primary in which any registers voters can vote |
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Non- partisan election |
Election in which candidate or not affiliated with a political party |
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Interest groups |
Groups organized to support particular Candidates and give money to case candidates and hopes legislation will be passed in their favor |
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Grassroots |
Political parties begin at this level from the community level |
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Platform |
This is written at each party's National convention and is a formal statement of the parties principles and objectives |
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Platform |
This is written at each party's National convention and is a formal statement of the parties principles and objectives |
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Planks |
Individual components of the platform |
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Platform |
This is written at each party's National convention and is a formal statement of the parties principles and objectives |
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Planks |
Individual components of the platform |
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Majority |
Winning by one more than half |
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Platform |
This is written at each party's National convention and is a formal statement of the parties principles and objectives |
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Planks |
Individual components of the platform |
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Majority |
Winning by one more than half |
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Plurality |
Winning by the post votes |
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Platform |
This is written at each party's National convention and is a formal statement of the parties principles and objectives |
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Planks |
Individual components of the platform |
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Majority |
Winning by one more than half |
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Plurality |
Winning by the post votes |
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Gerrymandering |
Drawing district lines to benefit one group or political party |
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Platform |
This is written at each party's National convention and is a formal statement of the parties principles and objectives |
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Planks |
Individual components of the platform |
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Majority |
Winning by one more than half |
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Plurality |
Winning by the post votes |
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Gerrymandering |
Drawing district lines to benefit one group or political party |
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Card stacking |
In which only one side of the issue is presented |
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Platform |
This is written at each party's National convention and is a formal statement of the parties principles and objectives |
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Planks |
Individual components of the platform |
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Majority |
Winning by one more than half |
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Plurality |
Winning by the post votes |
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Gerrymandering |
Drawing district lines to benefit one group or political party |
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Card stacking |
In which only one side of the issue is presented |
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Glittering generalsties |
Info sounds good but it's meaning less |
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Symbols |
American flag, donkey, elephant |
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Symbols |
American flag, donkey, elephant |
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Just plain folks |
Appearing to be just like the average person |
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Bandwagon |
Urges people to follow the crowd |
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Name calling |
Attacks the opponent |
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Celebrity testimonial |
Uses the endorsements of someone well known |
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Celebrity testimonial |
Uses the endorsements of someone well known |
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Propaganda |
A technique of persuasion that is used to influence behavior |
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Celebrity testimonial |
Uses the endorsements of someone well known |
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Propaganda |
A technique of persuasion that is used to influence behavior |
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Interest group |
Groups that share interests and hope to share public policy |
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Celebrity testimonial |
Uses the endorsements of someone well known |
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Propaganda |
A technique of persuasion that is used to influence behavior |
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Interest group |
Groups that share interests and hope to share public policy |
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Lobbyists |
Interest groups send these people to speak to legislation on there behalf |
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Celebrity testimonial |
Uses the endorsements of someone well known |
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Propaganda |
A technique of persuasion that is used to influence behavior |
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Interest group |
Groups that share interests and hope to share public policy |
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Lobbyists |
Interest groups send these people to speak to legislation on there behalf |
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538 |
Total number of electoral votes |
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Celebrity testimonial |
Uses the endorsements of someone well known |
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Propaganda |
A technique of persuasion that is used to influence behavior |
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Interest group |
Groups that share interests and hope to share public policy |
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Lobbyists |
Interest groups send these people to speak to legislation on there behalf |
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538 |
Total number of electoral votes |
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Representatives and senators |
How do you find the number of electors each state has |
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270 |
Number of electoral votes needed to become president |
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270 |
Number of electoral votes needed to become president |
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15 |
Number of electoral votes NC has |
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California |
What state has the most electoral votes |
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House of Representatives |
Who elects the VP and PRESIDENT if there is no majority in the electoral college |
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Democratic |
Political party favors a sting federal government |
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Democratic |
Political party favors a sting federal government |
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Republican |
Political party favors a sting state government |
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Rights& responsibility |
Citizens should vote so it's a... |
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Republican |
Protestant, while males and businessmen tend to favor this |
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Democratic |
Minorities, poor individual and young people tend to favor this political party |
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Democratic |
Minorities, poor individual and young people tend to favor this political party |
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Alien |
Eligible voters |
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Democratic |
Minorities, poor individual and young people tend to favor this political party |
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Alien |
Eligible voters |
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Soft money |
Money given to political parties that goes unregulated by the government |
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Democratic |
Minorities, poor individual and young people tend to favor this political party |
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Alien |
Eligible voters |
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Soft money |
Money given to political parties that goes unregulated by the government |
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NAACP |
Interest groups that focuses on the interest of African Americans |
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Democratic |
Minorities, poor individual and young people tend to favor this political party |
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Alien |
Eligible voters |
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Soft money |
Money given to political parties that goes unregulated by the government |
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NAACP |
Interest groups that focuses on the interest of African Americans |
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AARP |
Interest group that focuses on the interest of the elderly |
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Democratic |
Minorities, poor individual and young people tend to favor this political party |
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Alien |
Eligible voters |
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Soft money |
Money given to political parties that goes unregulated by the government |
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NAACP |
Interest groups that focuses on the interest of African Americans |
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AARP |
Interest group that focuses on the interest of the elderly |
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Referendum |
The legislature sends issues to be voted on by the electorate |
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Democratic |
Minorities, poor individual and young people tend to favor this political party |
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Alien |
Eligible voters |
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Soft money |
Money given to political parties that goes unregulated by the government |
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NAACP |
Interest groups that focuses on the interest of African Americans |
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AARP |
Interest group that focuses on the interest of the elderly |
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Referendum |
The legislature sends issues to be voted on by the electorate |
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Initiative |
The people begin a petition to have an issue placed on the ballot |
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Democratic |
Minorities, poor individual and young people tend to favor this political party |
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Alien |
Eligible voters |
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Soft money |
Money given to political parties that goes unregulated by the government |
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NAACP |
Interest groups that focuses on the interest of African Americans |
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AARP |
Interest group that focuses on the interest of the elderly |
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Referendum |
The legislature sends issues to be voted on by the electorate |
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Initiative |
The people begin a petition to have an issue placed on the ballot |
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Recall election |
The people hold an election to vote the governor out of office |
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Ballot fatigue |
The phenomenon in which fewer voters are cast for offices further down the ballot |
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Ballot fatigue |
The phenomenon in which fewer voters are cast for offices further down the ballot |
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Straight ticket |
When 1 voters for all candidates in s particular party |
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Ballot fatigue |
The phenomenon in which fewer voters are cast for offices further down the ballot |
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Straight ticket |
When 1 voters for all candidates in s particular party |
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Split tickets |
When one votes for for candidates |
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Libel |
A falsely written statement that defames a person |
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Libel |
A falsely written statement that defames a person |
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Slander |
A false verbal statement that defames a person |
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Libel |
A falsely written statement that defames a person |
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Slander |
A false verbal statement that defames a person |
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Incumbent |
One who holds office prior to an election |
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Alien |
A person from a different country |
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Alien |
A person from a different country |
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Refugee |
Person trying to escape dangers in their home country |
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Alien |
A person from a different country |
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Refugee |
Person trying to escape dangers in their home country |
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General election |
Election every November determines officials to serve |
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