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Social Studies 6th
Government
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Political Studies
Beginner
10/12/2020

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Election
Definition
The selection of person or persons for office by vote
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Vote
Definition
A formal expression of an opinion or choice either positive or negative made by an individual or a body of individuals
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Caucus
Definition
A meeting of members of a political party for the purpose of choosing candidates for an election
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Ballot
Definition
A slip or sheet of paper cardboard or the like on which a voter marks his or her vote
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Voter
Definition
A person who has the right to vote
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Electorate
Definition
The body of persons entitled to vote in an election
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Campaign
Definition

The comparison of rival political candidates and organizations for public office

the representation of views people have on different issues

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President
Definition
The highest executive officer of a modern republic as the chief executive of the United States
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Political Party
Definition
An organization to gain political power
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Electoral college
Definition
A body of electors chosen by the voters in each state to elect the President and Vice President of the United States
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Candidate
Definition
A person nominated for candidacy
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Citizen
Definition
A native or naturalized inhabitants of a country
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Debate
Definition
A moderated discussion between people with different beliefs
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Democracy
Definition
A government elected by the people
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General election
Definition
An election involving most or all of the citizens of the country
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Nominee
Definition
A person who is proposed or formally entered as a candidate for an office or as the recipient of a grant or award
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Platform
Definition
The declared policy of a political party or group
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Primary
Definition
A preliminary election to appoint delegates to a party conference or to select the candidates for a principal especially presidential election
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