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Ch 10 Voting

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State level method of direct legislation that gives voters a chance to approve or disapprove proposed legislation. EX- Colorado Marijuana laws   referendum  
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The idea that the winning candidate has public support to carry out his or her platforms.   mandate theory  
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A characterization of elections by political scientists meaning that they are almost universally accepted as a fair and free method of selecting leaders.   legitimacy  
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Electoral choices that are made on the basis of the voters’ beliefs and on the basis of where the candidates stand on the issues.   policy voting  
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The belief that ones political participation really matters.   political efficacy  
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The Constitutional system of selecting the president Each state has the same # of votes as representatives in congress. 538 (1 for every rep. in congress and d.c. gets 3) possible votes you need 270 to win.   electoral college  
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It requires states to permit people to register to vote at the same time they apply for their license.   motor voter act  
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When people vote based on the question What have you done for me lately.   retrospective voting  
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