Unit 4 Test:- Parties, Media, & Elections

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where voters make the final choice of officeholder

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General election

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When a party votes to nominate a candidate

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Primary Election

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A party-nominating election in which any qualified voter can take part

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Open Primary

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A party nominating election in which only declared party members can vote

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Closed Primary

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The total number of votes cast by qualified voters (not elected representatives or an electoral college) in an election

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Popular Vote

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Group of persons chosen in each state and DC every four years who make a formal selection of the President and Vice President

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Electoral College

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political party gathering that includes debate and voting for a preferred candidate

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Caucaus

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All of the people entitled to vote in a given election

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electorate

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Independent Executive Branch agency that enforces federal campaign finance laws in the United States

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Federal Elections Commission (FEC)

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A group that is formed to give money to the political campaigns of candidates who are likely to make decisions that benefit the group’s interests

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Political Action Committee (PAC)