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Voting and Elections
Unit 4 part 1 Voting and Elections
Term | Definition |
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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. |
Electoral College | Group of electors who gather to "officially" elect the president and vice president. |
Majority | Greater than half (270 electoral votes) |
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. |