Chapter 17 - Elections and Voting Flashcards
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Political Action Committee
An organization formed to collect money and provide financial support for political candidates
Soft Money
Money raised by a political party for general purposes, not designated for a candidate
Suffrage
The right to vote
Grandfather Clause
An exception in a law for a certain group based on previous conditions
Poll Tax
Money paid in order to vote
Register
To enroll one’s name with the appropriate local government in order to participate in elections
Polling Place
The location in a precinct where people vote
Precinct
A voting district
Ticket-Splitting
Voting for candidates from different parties for different offices
Absentee Ballot
One that allows a person to vote without going to the polls on Election Day
Straight Party Ticket
One where a voter has selected candidates of his or her party only
Campaign Manager
The person responsible for the overall strategy and planning of a campaign
