7 th grade civics miss smith *pgs. 259-261. must be 18 years old by a set date before the next...
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Primary election- election in which voters choose candidates within the party who will run in the general election General election- election in which voters actually choose a candidate for officeTRANSCRIPT
THE RIGHT TO VOTE7th Grade CivicsMiss Smith*pgs. 259-261
BECOMING A VOTERMust be 18 years old by a set date before the next election
Voter registration protects your voteNo one can vote more than once or claim to be you and cast your vote
Independent voters- citizens who are not members of a political party
ELECTIONSPrimary election- election in which voters choose candidates within the party who will run in the general election
General election- election in which voters actually choose a candidate for office
PRIMARY ELECTIONSClosed primary- only those voters who are registered in the party can vote to choose the party’s candidates
Open primary- voters may vote for the candidates of either major party whether or not the voters belong to the party
INDEPENDENT CANDIDATESCan have their name printed on the ballot if enough supporters sign a petitionSome states let voters write in the name of a candidate
EARLY VOTINGSecret Ballot- method of voting in which a voter marks a paper ballot in secretBefore this, voters had to announce their vote aloud
VOTING TODAYPaper ballotsMechanical lever machinesPunchcardsMarksense (Used in Florida)Direct recording electronic (DRE)- This is a touch screen
Straight ticket- voting for all the same party membersSplit ticket- voting for members of various parties