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Voting Vocabulary
Denise Reddington, Dover Adult Learning Center, Dover, NH

___ 1. ballot
___ 2. candidate
___ 3. congress
___ 4. endorsement
___ 5. primary
___ 6. general election
___ 7. political party
___ 8. non-partisan
___ 9. register
___ 10. precinct




A.
To sign up
B. The fall election where everyone can vote for any candidate
C. A person trying to get elected
D. A group that shares the same views about government and
     works together to win elections
E. A form you mark when you vote
F. The branch of government that makes laws. Has 2 parts:
    
House and Senate
G. A local voting district that has its own polling place
H. Coming out in favor of a candidate or issue
I. Not tied to any political party or point of view
J. The spring election on even numbered years that helps
     parties choose their candidates for the general election



Extra Activities

• Use each word in a sentence (oral or written).
• What qualities would an ideal president have? List 10 or write a paragraph.
• What qualities would an ideal governor have? List 10 or write a paragraph.
• What are 5 things a good citizen should do?
• Write an essay and support your opinion: In 1971 the voting age was changed from 21    to 18. Do you think this was a good idea?


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