Tri 1 Vocab Review- Part A FLASHCARDS

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one of the two parts of Congress; it has 100 total members; each state is represented by two members

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Senate

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People chosen to run for election by political parties are

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candidates

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Two major political parties dominate the government; used in the U.S.

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two party system

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the name for the total number of votes cast for a candidate by the people (citizens)

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popular vote

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the name of the 538 members of the Electoral College

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electors

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the right to vote

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suffrage

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to officially add your name as a requirement for voting

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register

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one part of Congress; consisting of a different number of people from each state, depending on population (ex. Massachusetts has 9, California has 52)

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House of Representatives

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rights that all people have, just because they're human; according to John Locke these are life, liberty, & property

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natural rights

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government leaders must follow the law just like the regular citizens like you & me

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rule of law