What does it mean to do things for yourself?
To be independent
Per the story, "Vote!" what do people use to vote?
Answer: A voting machine
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What did Bill Brown not mention in his ad?
That he wanted to spend more money on a stadium
What do pollsters do before an election?
They ask voters whom they're planning on voting for.
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Another word for making a choice.
decision
Which would BEST support the main idea? Why?
A. You need to register if you want to vote.
B. Angry people protested.
C. Many people just don't vote.
D. No one could vote at any point.
C. Many people just don't vote.
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True of False?
When the country began, the only people allowed to vote were white men.
False
Only white men WITH land could vote
How do voters feel about the belief that if you donate a lot of money that maybe a candidate will listen to you more than the other voters?
There's lots of disagreement about this.
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When you make a guess about an amount, you are making an _______.
estimation
How have voting laws changed since the beginning of our country?
Now everyone can vote.
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If you want to vote, what must you do first?
Register
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Fill in the blank. Must get both answers to receive full credit.
______ are the people seeking an office or honor. To get the position they are running for, they must be ______ by the people of their community or organization.
Candidates and elected
Candidates are the people seeking an office or honor. To get the position they are running for, they must be elected by the people of their community or organization.
What might happen if an election is won by just a few votes?
The votes might be recounted.
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What did Elmer tell Sparky about political parties?
They are like clubs for voters who have similar ideas.
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The ______ is a group of people that manage a country or a state. To become part of this, voters must make the hard _______ of deciding who best represents their values and beliefs. Once they have voted, the ballots are counted and the winner is _______, making things official!
Government, decision, announced
The government is a group of people that manage a country or a state. To become part of this, voters must make the hard decision of deciding who best represents their values and beliefs. Once they have voted, the ballots are counted and the winner is announced, making things official!
They let everyone else decide the election for them.
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What did Chris say we needed when she and Bill had a debate?
Chris said we need new schools.
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