For the Week ending 10/05/07
Directions: Choose the word that matches with the definition and appropriately fits into the blank space in the sentence.
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A poll taken of voters as they leave the place of voting. Such polls are often conducted and widely reported by the media.
The _______ during George W Bush's election in Florida, proved to be wrong. |
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A voter who is not strictly loyal to a particular political party. This voter may be an independent, one who is not affiliated with either of the two major parties, or may be, like a Reagan Democrat, one who does not vote for a party candidate under some circumstances.
Candidates usually concentrate a large portion of their campaign time addressing _______. |
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A group or organization that seeks to influence legislation, administrative action, and/or public opinion.
Big corporations in the oil and tobacco industry maintain a strong _______ in Washington DC. |
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The practice of making malicious verbal attacks against one's opponent in a political race. This is a tactic of "dirty politics" and the running of a "negative campaign."
Many candidates lean toward a _______ campaign when their qualifications for office are weak. |
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The submission of a law or proposed law to a direct vote of the electorate
California is renown for the many _______ items on their ballots. |