Understanding Elections and Voting

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What is an election?

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An election is a process where people vote to choose their leaders or decide on important issues.

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What is voting?

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Voting is when people make a choice in an election by selecting their preferred candidate or option.

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Why do we have elections?

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Elections allow people to have a say in how their government is run and who makes decisions.

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What is a ballot?

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A ballot is a piece of paper or a digital form that people use to cast their vote.

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Who can vote in an election?

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In most places, adults who are citizens can vote in elections.

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What is a candidate?

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A candidate is a person who runs for election to be chosen for a position.

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What does it mean to campaign?

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To campaign means to try to convince people to vote for a candidate or a specific idea.

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What is a polling place?

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A polling place is where people go to vote during an election.

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What is voter registration?

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Voter registration is the process of signing up to be able to vote in elections.

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What is a democracy?

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A democracy is a system of government where the people have the power to choose their leaders.