You have just learned about elections in the United States. Now match each term with its definition.

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absentee voting

polling place

coattail effect

precinct

the place where the voters who live in a precinct go to vote

a voting district; the smallest area where elections are held

the effect of a strong candidate at the top of a ballot helping to attract voters to other candidates on the party’s ticket

the process by which people can vote without going to polling places on election day

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absentee voting: the process by which people can vote without going to polling places on election day

polling place: the place where the voters who live in a precinct go to vote

coattail effect: the effect of a strong candidate at the top of a ballot helping to attract voters to other candidates on the party’s ticket

precinct: a voting district; the smallest area where elections are held