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who can vote?
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Paying for elections
Voting
100
A document listing the alternatives that is used in voting
What is a Ballot?
100
Must be 18 years old before election.
what is the age limit?
100
lack of caring
What is apathy?
100
taxpayers donate money.
What is Presidential election campaign fund?
100

you must register 10 before the election

What is the first step?

200
Person who votes in an election
What is an elector?
200
Must be a citizen.
what is a qualification?
200
All of the people entitled to a vote.
What is an electorate?
200
Candidates cant use their own money?
What is FEDA?
200
go to a polling place.
What is the second step?
300
AN officeholder who is seeking reelection
What is Incumbent?
300
A location where one can vote.
What is a polling place?
300
a voting district.
What is a precinct?
300
Wealthy would benefit in elctions due to money type situations.
why can't candidates pay with their own money?
300
I.D. check
What is the third step?
400
Talking to people asking for votes
What is Canvassing?
400
10 days before election.
What is the deadline?
400
A race betweeen candidates for elective office.
What is a campaign?
400
Citizens or organizations donate money to a candidate.
What is private funding?
400
cast your ballot
What is the 4th step?
500
A procedure in which citizens can propose a law or admendment.
What is Initiative?
500
Ones that can vote but cant make it to the polls.
What is an absentee ballot?
500
voting for candidates all in the same party.
What is a straight ticket?
500
money given to parties and committees for the elcection.
What is soft money?
500
get your voting sticker
What is 5th step?