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Understanding Key Concepts in U.S. Civics: Elections, Voting Rights, and Supreme Court Decisions

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Explore fundamental concepts in U.S. Civics, including the landmark Supreme Court case Reynolds v. Sims that established the "one person, one vote" principle, ensuring fair representation in voting districts. Understand crucial electoral processes such as closed primaries, endorsements, initiatives, and referendums. Delve into voter eligibility requirements, the significance of popular vote, and the role of stakeholder groups like PACs and lobbyists. Enhance your knowledge of civic engagement and how various voting methods impact democratic participation.

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  1. Civics Review

  2. The Supreme Court decision referred to by the phrase “one person, one vote” made our state governments fairer by…

  3. Voting districts are close in population

  4. Which Supreme Court case made that decision?

  5. Reynolds v. Sims

  6. The __________ is the group of people who are eligible to vote.

  7. Electorate

  8. A __________ is an election where party members decide who to nominate for the election.

  9. Closed Primary

  10. Trying to gain support for a candidate by talking personally to voters is called ________.

  11. Canvassing

  12. These are interest groups who campaign and raise money for candidates they support.

  13. PAC

  14. When potential voters don’t care about government or who wins elections, it is called _________.

  15. Voter Apathy

  16. The three ways to be __________ are by caucus, convention, and primary election.

  17. Nominated

  18. An __________ is when a famous person tells others that they support a candidate.

  19. Endorsement

  20. Method where voters use a petition to put proposed laws on the ballot for voters to approve.

  21. Initiative

  22. The place where a person votes is called the _________.

  23. Poll

  24. This is a special kind of election used to take an official out of office.

  25. Recall

  26. In all elections, except President, the candidate who wins the _________ will win the election.

  27. Popular Vote

  28. This is a method of voting prior to the official Election Day.

  29. Early Voting

  30. How much money can an individual donate to a candidate?

  31. $1000

  32. What is required of a person to become a voter?

  33. 18, US Citizen, Resident, Registered

  34. This is when the legislature has passed a bill, but puts it on the ballot for voters to approve or reject it.

  35. Referendum

  36. What method does North Carolina use to nominate candidates for presidential elections?

  37. Closed Primary

  38. The news media uses __________ to make early predictions of who will win an election.

  39. Exit Polls

  40. What type of campaigning is “mudslinging”?

  41. Negative Campaigning

  42. What is propaganda?

  43. Communication to influence people towards one side of an issue

  44. Who tries to influence government on behalf of interest groups?

  45. Lobbyists

  46. How much can a PAC donate to a candidate?

  47. $5000

  48. What is one power that both Federal & State governments have?

  49. Tax

  50. What power is given only to the state by the Constitution?