govmint 7 Flashcards

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blanket primary

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a voting process in which voters receive a long ballot containing the names of all contenders regardless of part, and can vote however they choose

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closed primary

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a party nominating election in which only declared party members can vote

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coattail effect

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the effect of a strong candidate running for office at the top of a ballot helping to attract voters to other candidates on the party’s ticket

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general election

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the regularly scheduled election at which make a final selection of office holders

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injunction

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a court order that forces or limits the performance of some act by a private individual or by a public official

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literacy

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a persons ability to read and write

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