Civics Unit 5 Vocabulary

Where do people cast their votes in an election?

• At home

• At a grocery store

• At a polling station

• At work

What does geopolitics study?

• The influence of geography on politics and economics

• The study of ancient civilizations

• The history of voting

• The impact of technology on society

What is a ballot?

• A paper airplane

• A list of candidates for voters to choose from

• A type of political party

• A form of currency

Who is a lobbyist?

• A candidate for office

• A member of the Electoral College

• Someone who influences legislators on behalf of a special interest group

• A political commentator

What is the purpose of a primary election?

• To elect the President and Vice President

• To select candidates to run for public office within each party

• To determine foreign policy

• To appoint judges

What is the Electoral College?

• A group of people who officially elect the President and Vice President based on state popular vote

• A group of individuals who oversee local elections

• A committee that counts ballots

• A political party headquarters

What is a precinct?

• A type of election

• An area for public protests

• A separate district for voting

• A political party convention

What is an interest group?

• A group of voters

• A group formed to promote a particular candidate

• An organized group of individuals working together for a common cause

• A group of government officials

What is the popular vote?

• A vote by elected representatives

• A vote carried out by government officials

• A vote on an issue or in an election by individual voters

• A vote on a particular policy by interest groups

What does a recount involve?

• Counting the votes a second time to verify results

• Changing the outcome of an election

• Selecting new candidates

• Investigating voter fraud