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| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Precinct | Geographic area that contains a specific number of voters. |
| Registrar | Government official responsible for ensuring citizens are legally registered to vote. |
| Voter Turnout | Percentage of registered voters who actually vote. |
| Apathy | Lack of caring or interest. |
| Electors | Official voters chosen by popular vote who elect the president and vice president. |
| Electoral College | Group of electors who gather to officially elect the president and vice president. |
| Majority | Greater than half. |
| Primary | First election where parties choose a candidate. |
| Winner-Take-All | Candidate who wins the majority of the votes in a state gets all of the electoral votes. |
| Mass Media | Means of communication that reach large numbers of people. |
| Propaganda | Ideas or tactics used to influence an individual. |
| Op-Ed Pieces | Newspaper article that offers that offers opinions of average people. |
| Editorial | The editor of a newspaper or news outlet expresses his or her opinion. |
| Blog | Website run by an individual or group who expresses their views and observations about various issues. |
| Bias | One sided or slanted point of view. |
| Reasoned Choices | Decisions made based on information. |