American Government Final Exam Review

An election in which voters in a jurisdiction select candidates for a subsequent election.

A group of electors, chosen by the people on election day, who vote to determine the President.

A ________ of votes is at least one more than half; a _________is the largest number of votes given any of the contenders.

A ________is a person sent to represent others at a conference. The __________ are the people entitled to vote in an election.

The ____ caucus is traditionally the first caucus during a Presidential election year.

Term LengthsHouse:Senate:

 A document stating the aims and principles of a political party.

_________ have a more liberal view and ___________ have a more conservative view.

_____________ want a smaller, less intrusive government, with lower taxes.________want more control over people and higher taxes.

A gathering of persons from across the nation who share a common interest.

Political philosophy in which a group of members are bound together with a governing representative head.