Essential Vocabulary (Social Studies 2)

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What is the synonym (same meaning) of "appeal"?

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Request

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What is a "ballot"? "To be counted, the ballot must be received at headquarters by Friday, September 6."

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A document used to cast a vote

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What does "bipartisan" mean? "The bipartisan character of the response of the two major parties is not an accident."

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Supported by two political parties

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What is the meaning of "grassroots"? "He builds his political networks from the grassroots through local patrons and social groups."

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Ordinary people as the basis of political movements

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What is a "census"? "I consulted the records of the 1901 population census"

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A population count conducted by the government

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What is the "electorate"? "The British electorate won't vote for him again"

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All the people eligible to vote

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What does "primary" mean in elections?​ ​"Will Democratic primary elections still take place?"

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A preliminary vote to select party candidates

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Who is an "incumbent"?

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The current officeholder running for re-election

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What is the meaning of "majority"?

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More than half

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Who is a "constituent"? "Each member has a voice, each member is a constituent."

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A person represented by an elected official