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7530182576Samplea subset of the population0
7530182577random samplea sample in which every element in the population has an equal chance of being selected1
7530182578Stratificationthe distribution of social rewards2
7530182579margin of errorA measure of the accuracy of a public opinion poll.3
7530182580Random digit dialingphone numbers are dialed at random around the country.4
7530182581margin of errora measure of the accuracy of an opinion poll5
7530182582sampling errorthe difference between the results of random samples taken at the same time6
7530182583push pollinga polling technique in which the questions are designed to shape the respondent's opinion7
7530182584Track pollPoll that check periodically to see differences8
7530182585exit pollselection-related questions asked of voters right after they vote9
7530182586focus groupa moderated discussion with small groups of consumers10
7530182587approval ratingA measure of public support for a political figure or institution11
7530182588Voting age populationcitizens who are eligible to vote after reaching the minimum age requirement12
7530182589voter turnoutthe percentage of eligible voters who cast a ballot in an election13
7530182590Electoratethe people eligible to vote14
7530182591SuffrageThe right to vote15
7530182592InitiativeA procedure by which voters can propose a law or a constitutional amendment.16
7530182593Referendumthe practice of letting voters accept or reject measures proposed by the legislature17
7530182594Recalla procedure for removing a public official from office by a vote of the people18

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