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