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american presidential elections vocabulary Flashcards

(10 cards)

1
Q

meeting where local members of a political party register their preferences among candidates

A

caucus

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2
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formal ceremony marking the start of a President’s term in office

A

inauguration

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3
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preliminary election to select the candidates per party

A

primary

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4
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current holder of a political office who is running for re-election

A

incumbent

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5
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total number of votes cast by individual voters in an election

A

popular vote

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6
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state where the outcome of an election is uncertain, often deciding the result of the overall election

A

swing state

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7
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list or form used by voters to select their preferred candidates or political options during an election

A

ballot

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8
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process by which candidates promote their platforms and try to win votes

A

campaign

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9
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formal discussion between candidates, where they argue their positions on various issues

A

debate

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10
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votes cast by representatives from each state, which officially determine the outcome of the U.S. presidential election

A

electoral vote

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