characteristics about the human population or a part of it, such as size or growth
Demographics
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characteristic relating to economic or social factors
Socioeconomic trait
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Voter turnout
the percentage of eligible voters who cast a ballot in an election
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the dividing of a geographic region into representative districts that would give political advantage to a certain political party or other group
Gerrymander
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Ballot
a paper or card on which someone can cast a vote in an election
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an assigned location where the casting, recording, and counting of votes take place during an election
Poll
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Disenfranchise
to deprive a person or a group of people of the right to vote
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a closed meeting of people from one political party, especially a local meeting to select delegates or candidates
Caucus
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a U.S. state where no political party has a significant majority of voter support, making it possible for the state's electoral votes to go to any candidate
Swing state
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What Happened in the 2000 Election?
George W. Bush and Al Gore, won over 50% of the popular vote.
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Demographics are statistics relating to a group of people. (true/false)
True
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Each state's number of electoral votes depends on voter turnout. (true/false)
false
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Gerrymandering is illegal. (true/false)
False
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Voter turnout has been rising since the 2000 election. (true/false)
true
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Al Gore won the popular vote in the 2000 election. (true/false)