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| An orderly process for making group decisions |
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| Make a choice among alternatives in an election |
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| To deprive of the right to vote |
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| An exemption in a law for a certain group based on pervious conditions |
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| A test based on a person's ability to read or write |
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| Money paid in order to vote |
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| A congressional election that takes place halfway through the president's term in office |
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| A special election in which the legislature refers a measure to the voters for thier approval |
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| A special election in which voters can vote to approve or repeal the laws passed by the legislature |
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| A method by which citizens propose a constitutional law or amendment |
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| A voter who is caught between conflicting elements in his or her identity |
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| A ticket where a voter has selected candidates of his or her own party only |
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| The person responsible for the overall strategy and planning of a campaign |
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| The use of ideas, information, or rumors to influence opinion |
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| Impairment of integrity, virtue, or moral principle |
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| Direct contributions to a candidate's political campaign |
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| Political action committee |
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| An organization formed to collect money and provide financial support for political candidates |
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| Money raised by a political party for general purposes, money not designated for a candidate |
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| A political action committee that does not coordinate with election campaigns and thus is eligible to receive unlimited donations |
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| The procedure by which an elected official may be removed from office by popular vote |
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| Provision that allows a person to vote in person for a specified period of time prior to Election Day |
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| A ballot that allows a person to vote without going to the polls on election day |
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| The official body that counts votes and certifies the winner |
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| The location in a precinct where people vote |
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