Election and Government Vocabulary

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bill

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Suggested (proposed) law sent for approval to state or federal legislatures

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ballot

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A piece of paper on which people who are voting enter their choices.

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budget

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A plan for spending money during a certain time

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congress

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U.S. Senate and U.S. House of Representatives; federal legislature

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candidate

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A person seeking election to a government position

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democracy

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A government in which the people vote for leaders and representatives

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Democratic Party

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Political party in the U.S. that is sometimes called the left, liberal, or progressive. Symbol is the donkey.

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electoral college

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Group of 538 electors whose votes elect the President of the U.S.

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federal

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Connected with the central government of a nation (country).

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municipal

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Having to do with a city or town government