Chapter 11 - Voting And Elections Flashcards
What are the requirements of being eligible to vote?
Must be at least 18 years old and be a US citizen
What does suffrage mean?
The right to vote
What does polling place mean?
The place where you cast your vote
What does register mean?
To sign up
What does Voter Turn Out Rate mean?
Measure of how many people went to vote
What does apathy mean?
Lack of interest
What does an issue mean?
Matter of public interest
What does recall mean?
Special elections in which voters can remove a person from office
What does Electoral College mean?
They chose the President and Vice President
What does popular vote mean?
Vote cast by the people in general election
What does the Winner Take All System mean?
The winner of the popular vote in each state gets all of that states electoral votes
What does canvass mean?
People go from door to door to to gather support
What is the Political Action Committees?
Interest groups to raise money for candidates
