Govt 11 Unit 3 Review - Participating in Government

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A group of people with broad common interests who organize to win elections, control government and influence policies.

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Political party

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Process for making group decisions

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election

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A voting district

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precinct

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Term means Right to Vote

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suffrage

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Making a choice among alternative candidates or options

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voting

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The location in a precinct where people vote

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Polling place

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Allows a person to vote in person for a specified period of time prior to election day

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Early voting

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A ballot that allows a person to vote without going to the polls on election day.

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Absentee ballot

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Set of electors who cast votes to determine who will become president of the U.S.

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Electoral College

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What is one of the most important functions of political parties?

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Nominating candidates to run for office