Vocabulary Words

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Elections

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The process by which citizens vote to choose their leaders or decide on important issues.

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Voting

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The act of making a choice or expressing an opinion, usually by marking a ballot.

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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 United States.

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Campaigning

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The organized effort to persuade voters to support a particular candidate or political party during an election.

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Democrat

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A member of the Democratic Party, which generally supports social equality and government intervention in the economy.

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Republican

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A member of the Republican Party, which typically advocates for limited government and individual freedoms.

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President

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The elected head of state and government in the United States, responsible for enforcing laws and leading the executive branch.

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Executive Branch

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The part of the government responsible for implementing and enforcing laws, headed by the President.

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Legislative Branch

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The part of the government that makes laws, consisting of the House of Representatives and the Senate.

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Judicial Branch

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The part of the government that interprets laws and administers justice, including the court system.