For the Week ending 11/05/2004
Directions: Choose the word that matches with the definition and appropriately fits into the blank space in the sentence.
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to vote in advance of an election if you are going to be out of town, ill or otherwise not able to vote on election day
Due to a family trip to Europe, everyone had to vote by using _______ ballots. |
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a form of grass roots politics that involves going door to door to find out who your supporters are and to try to create new ones
Heavy _______ occurs in the "battleground" states. |
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A direct vote on a policy proposal. These are used mostly on the local level, but some states also offer them.
A _______ was held on whether or not a new bond could be issued. |
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an unofficial vote
Candidates use _______ as a guide to see how much grassroots support they have prior to an election. |
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the make up of the House and Senate by party control
Republicans control the _______ in both the House and Senate due to having majorities in each. |