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Chapter 10 Key Terms

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legitimacy   show
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referendum   show
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show A process permitted in some states whereby voters may put proposed changes in the state law to a vote if sufficient signatures are obtained on petitions.  
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suffrage   show
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political efficacy   show
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civic duty   show
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show A system adopted by the states that requires voters to register prior to voting. Some states require citizens to register as much as 30 days in advance, whereas others permit Election Day registration  
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Motor Voter Act   show
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mandate theory of elections   show
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show Electoral choices that are made on the basis of the voters' policy preferences and where the candidates stand on policy issues  
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show A unique American institution, created by the Constitution, providing for the selection of the president by electors. Although the Electoral College vote usually reflects a popular majority.  
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show A theory of voting according to which voters essentially make their decisions based on their answers to the question "What have you done for me lately"?  
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