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Chapter 18 (moll)
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Civics
12th Grade
04/04/2016

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Election
Definition
An orderly process for making group decisions
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Voting
Definition
Make a choice among alternatives in an election
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Suffrage
Definition
The right to vote
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Disenfranchise
Definition
To deprive of the right to vote
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Grandfather clause
Definition
An exemption in a law for a certain group based on pervious conditions
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Literacy test
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A test based on a person's ability to read or write
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Poll tax
Definition
Money paid in order to vote
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Midterm election
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A congressional election that takes place halfway through the president's term in office
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Legislative referendum
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A special election in which the legislature refers a measure to the voters for thier approval
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Popular referendum
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A special election in which voters can vote to approve or repeal the laws passed by the legislature
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Initiative
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A method by which citizens propose a constitutional law or amendment
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Cross pressed voter
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A voter who is caught between conflicting elements in his or her identity
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Straight party ticket
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A ticket where a voter has selected candidates of his or her own party only
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Campaign manager
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The person responsible for the overall strategy and planning of a campaign
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Propaganda
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The use of ideas, information, or rumors to influence opinion
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Corruption
Definition
Impairment of integrity, virtue, or moral principle
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Hard money
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Direct contributions to a candidate's political campaign
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Political action committee
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An organization formed to collect money and provide financial support for political candidates
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Soft money
Definition
Money raised by a political party for general purposes, money not designated for a candidate
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SuperPAC
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A political action committee that does not coordinate with election campaigns and thus is eligible to receive unlimited donations
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Compulsory voting
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Mandatory voting
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Recall
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The procedure by which an elected official may be removed from office by popular vote
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Precinct
Definition
A voting district
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Early voting
Definition
Provision that allows a person to vote in person for a specified period of time prior to Election Day
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Absentee ballot
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A ballot that allows a person to vote without going to the polls on election day
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Canvassing board
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The official body that counts votes and certifies the winner
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Polling place
Definition
The location in a precinct where people vote
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