Elections and the Electoral College

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Before a candidate can be elected, they must run against members of their own party in a _____________ election.

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primary

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Each party holds a ________________ to officially nominate their candidate.

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convention

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In a _____________ election, candidates run against candidates from other parties.

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general

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What are the 2 major parties in the United States?

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democrats and republicans

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The presidential election is an example of an __________ election.

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indirect

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In a presidential election, people vote for _____________ who choose the president.

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electors

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The process in which electors meet in their home state capital to vote for president based on their state’s popular vote.

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electoral college

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The number of electors a state gets is equal to the number of _______________________ they have.

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senators and representatives

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Every 2 years ____ of the Representatives are up for reelection.

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all

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Every 2 years ____ of the Senators are up for reelection.

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