Vocabulary
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100

What does it mean to do things for yourself?

To be independent 

100

Per the story, "Vote!" what do people use to vote?

Answer: A voting machine 

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100

What did Bill Brown not mention in his ad? 

That he wanted to spend more money on a stadium

100

What do pollsters do before an election?

They ask voters whom they're planning on voting for. 

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200

Another word for making a choice. 

decision 

200

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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200

True of False?

When the country began, the only people allowed to vote were white men. 

False

Only white men WITH land could vote

200

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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300

When you make a guess about an amount, you are making an _______.

estimation 

300

How have voting laws changed since the beginning of our country? 

Now everyone can vote. 

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300

If you want to vote, what must you do first?

Register 

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400

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.

400

What might happen if an election is won by just a few votes? 

The votes might be recounted.

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400

What did Elmer tell Sparky about political parties? 

They are like clubs for voters who have similar ideas. 

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500

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!

500
What happens if people don't vote?

They let everyone else decide the election for them. 

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500

What did Chris say we needed when she and Bill had a debate? 


Chris said we need new schools.

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