Political Vocabulary Flashcards

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elector

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a person who has the right to vote in an election

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evaluate

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to determine or judge

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political office

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a position for which a candidate is elected to hold

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political official

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a person holding an elected office

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qualification

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the traits and accomplishments that fit a person for some function or office

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vote

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to elect or decide

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political spectrum

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the range of differences in political views between different parties

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polling place

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where voting takes place

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electoral college

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The group of electors that casts the official votes that elect the president and vice president.

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popular vote

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The votes cast by citizens in a presidential election.