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Election Vocab.
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The person currently holding the political office is called the __.
a) winner
b) candidate
c) constitutent
d) incumbent
True or False One qualification to be President of the United States is to be a natural born citizen.
a) True
b) False
c)
d)
What is a natural born citizen?
a) A person born on U.S. territory or to parents that are U.S. citizens
b) One is born in a hospital
c) A person born in a foreign country to parents that are not U.S. citizens
d) A person born in nature.
Event where public officials or political candidates talk to an audience by answering the public's questions
a) debate
b) arguement
c) speech
d) town hall meeting
Money given to a political campagin from an individual.
a) endoresement
b) campaign contribution
c) loan
d) financial institution
One qualification in order to vote in Wisconsin.
a) need a valid photo i.d.
b) need to = register as a Democrat or Republican
c) letter
d) open mail slip
To collect information about a candidate so that one is informed on how they stand on the issues
a) qualification
b) research...research...research
c) issues
d) ballot
Debate means to __.
a) A person who is legally a resident of the state.
b) A formal discussion in which the candidates talk about the issues. Usually on television.
c) To vote at a polling place.
d) support
A tally of how many votes each candidate has received in the presidential election. It is the vote of the people.
a) closed vote
b) popular vote
c) swing vote
d) recount
The process of selecting someone for a public office by voting.
a) election
b) government
c) debate
d) civic engagement
A warning signal that a candidate might not be a strong or good enough for the job.
a) blue flag
b) red flag
c) black flag
d) green flag
A person who has the right to vote in an election.
a) voter
b) incumbent
c) candidate
d) running mate
How old must a person be in order to be President of the United States?
a) 30
b) 35
c) 25
d) 40
The two main political parities in the United States.
a) Democrats and Green Party
b) Workers of America Party and Yellow Part y
c) Natural Law and Constitution Party
d) Democratic and Republican
A public or official statement of support or approval. When a famous person or an organization supports a candidate.
a) delegates
b) incumbent
c) plain folks appeal
d) endorsement
The work the happens to get a person elected to political office. Ex. debates, public appearances, adverstisements.
a) primary
b) qualifications
c) campaign
d) convention
A piece of paper used to vote in an election.
a) ballot
b) red flag
c) endorsement
d) campaign
A person who is currently in office. For example, Donald Trump is the current U.S. President.
a) candidate
b) incumbent
c) liberal
d) donor
Problems facing our country that need solutions. Examples- health care, immigration, and energy
a) incumbent
b) issues/platform
c) delegates
d) caucus
A person running for office
a) G.O.P
b) Bipartisan
c) Running mate
d) candidate
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