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The Election Process Flashcards

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5256011005ballota sheet of paper or computer screen used in voting; the vote cast by a person0
5256014956campaigna connected series of activities designed to bring about a particular result, such as an election win1
5256021030candidateone who runs in an election2
5256023805conventiona meeting of the members of a political party whose purpose is to nominate candidates and adopt party platforms3
5256029353debatea regulated discussion of a problem between 2 matched sides4
5256032245dutiesthe actions required by one's position or job5
5256034538electoratea group of people entitled to vote6
5256036385inaugurationa ceremony in which a person is formally installed into a position7
5256039129issuea dispute or matter which is of special or public importance8
5256043099nominateto choose as a candidate for election, appointment, or honor9
5256047380nomineea person nominated for an office, duty, or position10
5256050041platforma public statement of the principles, objectives, and policy of a political party11
5256054473polling placethe place where a person casts his or her vote12
5256056474presidentthe chief of state in a republic13
5256058342primarya preliminary election in which voters of a party choose a candidate to represent the party in the general election14
5256062238qualificationsthe special skills, knowledge, or abilities required of a person for a particular job or position15
5256067001running matea candidate running for a lesser office (such as vice president) who is on the same ticket with the candidate for the top office16
5256072214stancean opinion or way of thinking or feeling about an issue17
5256074618suffragethe right to vote18
5257569717caucusa meeting of the members of a political party to select candidates and elect convention delegates19

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