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Which action best exemplifies the principle of checks and balances in the U.S. government?
Which action best exemplifies the principle of checks and balances in the U.S. government?
- The President negotiating a treaty with a foreign country.
- Congress impeaching a federal judge. (correct)
- A state government passing its own environmental regulations.
- The Supreme Court nominating a new justice.
What is the primary function of the Electoral College in the United States?
What is the primary function of the Electoral College in the United States?
- To select candidates for presidential elections.
- To officially elect the President and Vice President after the popular vote. (correct)
- To oversee campaign finance regulations during presidential elections.
- To directly elect the President and Vice President by popular vote.
Which scenario would most likely be considered a violation of the Establishment Clause of the First Amendment?
Which scenario would most likely be considered a violation of the Establishment Clause of the First Amendment?
- A city displaying a privately funded Nativity scene on public property during the holiday season.
- The government providing funding for secular textbooks used in religious schools. (correct)
- Congress holding a moment of silence at the start of each session.
- A public school allowing students to form a religious club that meets after school hours.
What is the 'necessary and proper' clause and how does the U.S. government utilize it?
What is the 'necessary and proper' clause and how does the U.S. government utilize it?
How do enumerated powers and reserved powers function within the system of federalism in the United States?
How do enumerated powers and reserved powers function within the system of federalism in the United States?
Which of the following is the BEST description of a 'swing state' in the context of a U.S. presidential election?
Which of the following is the BEST description of a 'swing state' in the context of a U.S. presidential election?
If a presidential candidate wants to choose a 'running mate', what quality would they MOST likely be looking for?
If a presidential candidate wants to choose a 'running mate', what quality would they MOST likely be looking for?
Which event marks the official beginning of a new presidential term in the United States?
Which event marks the official beginning of a new presidential term in the United States?
Which of the following scenarios BEST illustrates the function of a caucus in a political context?
Which of the following scenarios BEST illustrates the function of a caucus in a political context?
How does the number of electors in the Electoral College impact a presidential candidate's strategy?
How does the number of electors in the Electoral College impact a presidential candidate's strategy?
What is the relationship between the 'electorate' and the Electoral College?
What is the relationship between the 'electorate' and the Electoral College?
Why might a political party favor caucuses over primary elections to select candidates?
Why might a political party favor caucuses over primary elections to select candidates?
In the context of an election, what does 'to run for office' signify?
In the context of an election, what does 'to run for office' signify?
Which term describes the preliminary elections held to narrow down candidates?
Which term describes the preliminary elections held to narrow down candidates?
What is the significance of 'Super Tuesday' in the U.S. election cycle?
What is the significance of 'Super Tuesday' in the U.S. election cycle?
What does 'absentee voting' typically involve?
What does 'absentee voting' typically involve?
Which legal body would typically be regarded as the final court of appeal?
Which legal body would typically be regarded as the final court of appeal?
What does 'to cast a vote' mean in the context of an election?
What does 'to cast a vote' mean in the context of an election?
Which of the following best defines the term 'suffrage'?
Which of the following best defines the term 'suffrage'?
In an election, what does 'majority' mean?
In an election, what does 'majority' mean?
What is the function of a 'ballot box' during an election?
What is the function of a 'ballot box' during an election?
What action does 'to go to the polls' describe?
What action does 'to go to the polls' describe?
What stage of elections does 'to campaign' refer to?
What stage of elections does 'to campaign' refer to?
Senators and representatives perform what key role in government?
Senators and representatives perform what key role in government?
Which of the following describes the purpose of 'election forecasts'?
Which of the following describes the purpose of 'election forecasts'?
What action does 'to tally the votes' involve?
What action does 'to tally the votes' involve?
What is the function of a 'voting booth'?
What is the function of a 'voting booth'?
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Vocabulary
Vocabulary
Words or phrases with specific meanings within a subject.
Terms
Terms
Specialized words or expressions particular to a field.
U.S.
U.S.
The United States of America.
Primary elections
Primary elections
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Caucus
Caucus
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Inauguration
Inauguration
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Running mate
Running mate
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Swing states
Swing states
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Electoral College
Electoral College
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Electorate
Electorate
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Electoral College
Electoral College
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To elect
To elect
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The elect
The elect
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President-Elect
President-Elect
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To vote (for)
To vote (for)
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To have a vote
To have a vote
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To cast a vote
To cast a vote
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Suffrage
Suffrage
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Majority
Majority
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Ballot
Ballot
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Secret Ballot
Secret Ballot
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To ballot
To ballot
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Ballot box
Ballot box
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To run for office
To run for office
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A poll
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Primaries
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Study Notes
- To elect means to choose or select.
- "The elect" refers to the chosen one(s).
- The president-elect is the future, designated president.
- To vote (for) means to choose or select by voting.
- To have a vote means to be eligible to vote.
- To cast a vote means to submit a vote.
- Suffrage refers to the right to vote.
- Majority means more than half.
- Ballot refers to the paper used to cast a vote.
- A secret ballot means a private vote.
- To ballot means to cast a vote.
- Ballot box is the container for votes.
- To run for office means to campaign as a candidate.
- A poll is a survey or questioning.
- To poll means to survey or question.
- A polling station is a place to vote.
- To go to the polls means to cast a vote.
- To campaign means to actively promote a political cause or candidate.
- A nomination is the act of formally choosing a candidate.
- Convention is a gathering or meeting.
- To represent means to act on behalf of someone.
- Senators are members of the Senate.
- Representatives are members of the House.
- Absentee voting/ballot is a vote submitted by mail.
- Supreme Court is the highest court.
- Computer prediction is a forecast using computers.
- Election forecast is a prediction of election results.
- To tally the votes means to count the votes.
- Tally/vote count is the act of counting votes.
- Voting booth is a private space to cast a vote.
Primaries
- Primaries are preliminary elections to select candidates.
- These are processes in which voters indicate preferences for party candidates.
Super Tuesday
- Super Tuesday is one or more Tuesdays early in the election year.
- It's when many U.S. states hold primary elections.
Caucus
- Caucus is a meeting of political party members or supporters.
Inauguration
- Inauguration is a ceremony marking the start of a new presidential term.
Running mate
- Running mate is a political partner chosen by a candidate.
- Often refers to a candidate for vice president.
Swing states
- Swing states are those where major parties have similar support levels.
Electoral College
- The Electoral College formally elects the U.S. president.
- Electors vote based on their constituents' wishes.
- The Electoral College comprises 538 electors.
- 270 electoral votes are required to win the presidency.
Electorate
- The electorate is all eligible voters.
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