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What is the process where citizens vote for someone to be their representative in government?
an election
How old do you have to be to vote in the United States?
18
What is the name of someone who wants to be a government representative
A candidate
What is the name of the voting location where ballots are collected?
The polls
True or false - citizens can vote both in person and by mail
true
What kind of elections elect officials such as county commissioners, city council members and mayors?
Local elections
kind of elections elect representatives such as attorney general, members of congress and governors?
State elections
The kind of the elections that elect the country's head of state, or the President
Federal election
How often does the Presidential election take place?
Every four years
How often do congressional elections occur?
Every two years
What is the name of the kind of election when there is no Presidential election and only congress members are being elected?
Midterm election
What kind of elections are held to fill an unplanned vacancy?
special elections
What is a term of office?
it is the length of time a person serves in a particular elected position
Who is limited to serving a total of two four year terms?
the president
Who can serve unlimited four-year terms?
the Vice President
Who can serve unlimited six-year terms?
Members of the Senate
