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7.03 Elections in America
Directions: Complete the outline below using information from the lesson.
I. Elections in America:
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1. Every Even year citizens vote in elections to choose who they want to represent them in
Congress and in some state and local government offices in the United States.
2. Many states and local jurisdictions also hold “ off year ” elections in odd-numbered years in
addition to federal, state and local elections held in even-numbered years.
3. In some states and localities, questions of Public policy may also be placed on the ballot for
voter approval or disapproval.
4. Referendums are measures referred to voters by the state legislature or local board or council
that may be placed on the ballot.
5. initiatives are measures that may be placed on the ballot by citizen petition.
II. Types of Elections:
Election Description Additional Information:
6. Primary
Election
held before the general election to
choose a candidate from each party to
run in the general election.