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| asking registered voters how they will vote in an upcoming election. |
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| placing someone's name into consideration to run for office. |
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| members of the Electoral College. |
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| a party's representative at a convention who is selected at a caucus. |
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| eligible voters sign up to vote. |
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| body that elects the president and vice president of the United States. |
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| meeting of members of a political party to pic candidates or plan strategy. |
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| statement of support for a candidate from an important person or institution. |
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| a party's representative at a convention who is selected at a caucus. |
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| persuasion not using rational means such as reasons and evidence. |
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| political means for the people to vote on an issue. |
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| survey to find out how voters voted. |
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Political Action Committees
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| political group promoting a cause or agenda, such as lower taxes, gun rights, or the interests of retired people. |
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| election to determine candidates for office. |
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| political means to put an issue on the ballot for popular vote, a form of initiative. |
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| an election in which states or nations choose officeholders and vote on ballot measures. |
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| decision by more than half of the voters. |
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| vote by the highest percentage of voters but not a majority of voters. |
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| survey of public opinion. |
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| political meeting where parties nominate candidates and write their platforms. |
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| election to strip someone of his or her political office. |
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