Election Vocab Flashcard #2 Spring 2020

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People chosen to represent each state at a political party's convention.

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delegate

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The Tuesday after the first Monday in November is known as:

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Election Day

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Each state has electors who vote for president, collectively known as:

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Electoral College

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Inauguration Day

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The day when the President and Vice-President are sworn into office.

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Current officeholder:

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incumbent

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Meeting where a political party selects its presidential candidate.

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convention

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Meetings where party leaders choose candidates through discussion and consensus.

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caucus

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Gathering public support for a candidate

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campaign

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Person running for office.

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candidate

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Primary election where only registered party voters can vote.

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closed primary