govmnt 8 Flashcards
1
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poll tax
A
a special tax, demanded by the states, as a condition of voting
2
Q
caucus
A
as a nominating device, a group of like minded people who will select the candidates they support
3
Q
P.A.C.
A
an organization that raises money privately to influence elections or legislation, especially at the federal leve
4
Q
Runoff primary
A
a primary in which the top two vote getters in the first direct primary face off
5
Q
polling place
A
where people go to vote (in a certain area)
6
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straight ticket voting
A
voting for only candidates belonging to one party only
