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CE 5c,e,f Vocabulary
Voters, Media and the Electoral College
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| bias | One-sided or slanted viewpoint. |
| campaign finance reform | Laws limiting the amount of contributions to candidates |
| editorial | Article in a newspaper or magazine with the editor’s opinion on a topic. |
| electoral college | Group of electors.. |
| electors | Official voters, chosen by the popular vote, who elect the President and Vice-President |
| influence | To have an effect on; persuade. |
| majority | more than half |
| mass media | Print or electronic forms of information. |
| op-ed pieces | Section of a newspaper or magazine that includes letters of public opinion on a topic. |
| precinct | Geographic area with a specific number of voters. |
| propaganda | Techniques used to influence people’s thoughts and behaviors. |
| registrar | Government official responsible for ensuring citizens are legally registered to vote. |
| reasoned choices | Decisions made by evaluating information. |
| special interest groups | Group of people united by ONE idea that lobby government officials to make laws regarding their issue. |
| vote | a choice that gets counted |
| voter turnout | Percentage of voters who actually vote in an election. |
| winner-take-all | Candidate that wins the majority of the popular vote wins ALL of the electoral vote. |