Topic 7 - Civics Participation Flashcards

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A ballot submitted by mail before an election by a voter who cannot be present at the polls.

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Absentee Ballot

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The paper or screen where voters mark their choices in an election.

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Ballot

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A propaganda technique making the viewer feel like everyone is using a product or voting for a candidate, so they should too.

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Bandwagon

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The organized effort by a candidate to win an election.

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Campaign

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To contact voters directly (e.g., door-to-door or by phone) to promote a candidate or gather opinions.

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Canvass

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A propaganda technique showing only the positive features of a product or person while omitting negative information.

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Card Stacking

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A meeting of political party members to choose candidates or decide policy.

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Caucus

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A process allowing registered voters to cast their ballots during a designated period before Election Day.

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Early Voting

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The independent regulatory agency responsible for administering and enforcing federal campaign finance law.

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Federal Election Commission (FEC)

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The right, protected by the First Amendment, to circulate opinions in print and digital media without censorship by the government.

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Freedom of the Press