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Lack of interest or concern
APATHY
All the voters of a particular district
CONSTITUENCY
Of or describing a union of states having a central government
FEDERAL
To propose or offer the name of someone for political office
NOMINATE
Place where votes are cast
POLLINGPLACE
Printed form used in voting
BALLOT
A person given power or authority to vote for others
DELEGATE
A person guilty of a crime more serious than a misdemeanor
FELON
Not associated with a particular political party
NONPARTISAN
A person' s name is added to the list of eligible voters
REGISTER
Person who seeks political office
CANDIDATE
Government that is run by the people who live under it
DEMOCRACY
The constitutional right to vote
FRANCHISE
Associated with a particular political party
PARTISAN
A person who lives in a specific jurisdiction
RESIDENT
Closed meeting of party members to determine nominations
CAUCUS
The way a country produces, divides up and uses its money
ECONOMY
A person currently holding office
INCUMBENT
An organization working to gain political power or control
PARTY
The right to vote
SUFFRAGE
A person who was born in or chooses to live in a country.
CITIZEN
To choose by voting
ELECT
A voter who does not belong to a political party
INDEPENDENT VOTER
To collect opinions about important issues or happenings
POLL
People choose their leaders and decide public issues
VOTE