Ch 10 Voting Word Scramble
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| Question | Answer |
| State level method of direct legislation that gives voters a chance to approve or disapprove proposed legislation. EX- Colorado Marijuana laws | referendum |
| The idea that the winning candidate has public support to carry out his or her platforms. | mandate theory |
| A characterization of elections by political scientists meaning that they are almost universally accepted as a fair and free method of selecting leaders. | legitimacy |
| 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 |
| The belief that ones political participation really matters. | political efficacy |
| 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 |
| It requires states to permit people to register to vote at the same time they apply for their license. | motor voter act |
| When people vote based on the question What have you done for me lately. | retrospective voting |
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