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Elections and Political Participation flashcards
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- What is meant by “Eligibility” in this lesson?Voting and elections
- Voting eligibility depends on applicable constitutional protections and jurisdiction-specific rules.
- What is meant by “Registration” in this lesson?Voting and elections
- Registration records eligible participants under applicable procedures.
- What is meant by “Ballot” in this lesson?Voting and elections
- A ballot records authorized choices in a particular election.
- What is meant by “Election administration” in this lesson?Voting and elections
- Officials administer voting, counting, and certification under applicable law.
- What is meant by “Electoral College” in this lesson?Voting and elections
- The constitutional process for presidential selection uses state electors rather than a single national direct vote.
- What is meant by “Official election information” in this lesson?Voting and elections
- Authorized election offices provide jurisdiction-specific operational guidance.
- What is meant by “Political party” in this lesson?Parties and campaigns
- A party organizes to influence government and win public offices.
- What is meant by “Platform” in this lesson?Parties and campaigns
- A platform states a party's positions and proposed priorities.
- What is meant by “Campaign” in this lesson?Parties and campaigns
- A campaign seeks support for a candidate or measure.
- What is meant by “Interest group” in this lesson?Parties and campaigns
- An interest group advocates particular concerns without necessarily running candidates as a party.
- What is meant by “Campaign claim” in this lesson?Parties and campaigns
- A persuasive campaign assertion still requires independent factual evaluation.
- What is meant by “Political competition” in this lesson?Parties and campaigns
- Competition offers choices but does not remove the need for evidence and accountability.
- What is meant by “Lateral reading” in this lesson?Media literacy and civic information
- Lateral reading checks an unfamiliar source using outside information rather than trusting its self-description.
- What is meant by “Primary record” in this lesson?Media literacy and civic information
- An original government record can establish what was officially proposed or decided.
- What is meant by “Edited context” in this lesson?Media literacy and civic information
- A shortened clip may omit surrounding statements that change interpretation.
- What is meant by “Evidence versus popularity” in this lesson?Media literacy and civic information
- Sharing volume or approval does not independently verify factual accuracy.
- What is meant by “Correction” in this lesson?Media literacy and civic information
- A responsible correction identifies and fixes a demonstrated factual error.
- What is meant by “Source transparency” in this lesson?Media literacy and civic information
- Clear authorship, dating, and evidence links help readers evaluate a claim.