Election Vocabulary (NMS 6th grade)

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Election

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A formal process where voters choose candidates for public office.

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Vote

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A choice made by a citizen in an election, often expressed through a ballot.

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Ballot

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A document or electronic form used by voters to cast their votes.

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Candidate

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A person running for election to a public office.

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Political Party

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An organized group of people with similar political beliefs who work together to influence government policy and elections (e.g., Democrats, Republicans).

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Primary Election

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An election where political parties select their candidates for the general election.

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General election

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The final election where voters choose among the candidates nominated by the parties.

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Electoral College

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A group of representatives from each state who formally elect the President and Vice President of the U.S. (they need 270 electoral votes to win).

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Voter registration

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The process by which eligible citizens sign up to vote in elections.

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Polling place

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A location where voters go to cast their votes on Election Day.