Election Vocabulary - Week 2

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Constitution

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The document containing the main laws that govern the United States of America.

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Concede

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To admit defeat in an election after the results are official.

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Issues

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Problems and ideas to be talked about, questioned, decided upon and voted on.

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Gubernatorial election

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The selection of a governor by a state’s voters.

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Suffrage

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The right to vote.

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American citizen

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A person who is a member of the United States of America either by being born here or being declared a member by law. Citizens have the rights and protections of the U.S.A.

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Political slogan

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A short saying or catchphrase, often used by political groups. Examples include "No taxation without representation," and "United we stand, divided we fall." Slogans are easy to remember and encourage a particular action, like voting.