Vocab Practice- Unit 6- Elections and Voting
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- Q1What is the definition of the term "Electoral College"?The collection of all eligible voters in a country.A body of electors established by the United States Constitution, which forms every four years for the sole purpose of electing the president and vice president of the United States.An educational institution for future government officials.A group of politicians running for office in a national election.30s
- Q2What is the definition of the term "Candidate"?A person who organizes a political campaign.A person who secretly influences lawmakers behind the scenes.A person who votes in an election.A person who is nominated or running for office in an election.30s
- Q3What is the definition of the term "Caucus"?A type of election held to choose candidates.A meeting of supporters or members of a specific political party or movement which decides nominees for public office.A formal debate between candidates.An organization that raises money for political campaigns.30s
- Q4What is the definition of the term "Political Action Committee (PAC)"?A group that monitors election laws and regulations.An organization that collects and distributes contributions to candidates in political campaigns.A committee responsible for organizing public debates.An association of citizens advocating for a specific issue.30s
- Q5What is the definition of the term "Political Party"?A gathering of individuals debating political issues.A formal assembly of lawmakers to discuss legislation.An organized group of people who share similar political beliefs and work together to influence government policy and decision-making.An event where citizens express their opinions on government.30s
- Q6What is the definition of the term "Incumbent"?A group of voters who support a particular candidate.The current holder of a political office.A candidate running for the first time in an election.A local meeting of political representatives.30s
- Q7What is the definition of the term "Primary Election"?A meeting where party members elect their leaders.A voting event that occurs after the general election.A nationwide election where all eligible voters participate.An election held to determine a party's candidate for the general election.30s
- Q8What is the definition of the term "General Election"?A preliminary election to narrow down candidates.A local election focusing only on city council members.A type of election held exclusively for referendums.An election in which voters select candidates for office from among those nominated by political parties or running as independents.30s
- Q9What is the definition of the term "Interest group"?A group of citizens discussing local issues in town hall.A political party that operates in secrecy.An organization of people sharing a common interest that seeks to influence public policy and decisions.A committee that organizes voter registration drives.30s
- Q10What is the definition of the term "Platform (Political)"?A formal set of principal goals which are supported by a political party or individual candidate.A public location where elections are held.A social media tool used for campaigning.A meeting point for candidates during debates.30s
- Q11What is the definition of the term "Lobbyist"?A member of the electoral commission overseeing elections.An individual who conducts public opinion polls.A person who is employed to persuade legislators to enact legislation favorable to a particular interest group.A politician running for office.30s
- Q12What is the definition of the term "Delegates"?Individuals chosen to represent their party at a national convention, often responsible for voting to nominate candidates.Members of a party who organize community events.Politicians holding office in state governments.Voters who participate in local elections.30s
- Q13What is the definition of the term "National Convention"?An election held to vote on proposed laws.A series of rallies held by candidates before elections.A meeting of various political parties to discuss national issues.A gathering of a political party's delegates to nominate a candidate for president and to establish the party platform.30s
- Q14What is the definition of the term "Disenfranchisement"?The removal of the right to vote from an individual or group.The process of registering new voters before an election.A campaign to inform citizens about their voting rights.A law that increases voter turnout in elections.30s
- Q15What is the definition of the term "Bipartisanship"?The practice of campaigning solely within one political party.The cooperation and agreement between two major political parties on a particular issue or legislation.A political system where only one party holds power.A coalition of multiple political parties that never agree.30s