Elections and Voting Vocabulary Flashcard

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What is the definition of autocracy?

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A form of government where one person has unlimited power.

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What is the definition of ballot?

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Voting, in writing and typically in secret

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What is a candidate?

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A person running for political office

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What is the Democratic Party?

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A political party that believes that the national government should take a more active role in people's lives.

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What is an elector?

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A person who has the right to vote in an election

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What is a general election?

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Election in which voters decide which candidates will actually fill elective public offices

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What is an incumbent?

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A person who is currently holding public office.

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What is party affiliation?

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The political party a voter is registered as belonging to or is most closely connected with.

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What is a party platform?

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A written statement of the goals and principles of a political party.

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What is a political office?

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The name given to the government office that is obtained by an election.