Are you ready to vote? Let's talk politics.

The year of 2024 means a lot of change to many countries in the world because there will be or already were huge elections in many parts of the world to select their leaders. Today, let us talk politics! Give it a try to fill in the following blanks (*using the clues) in each of the given sentences so they would make sense in terms of meaning.

 

    1.   The Congressional Black cau_______________ is a group of African-American members of Congress.

(*Closed meeting of party members to determine nominations)

 

2.   Don’t give up your right to vote as a citizen. Make sure your vote counts, order your ab________________ ballot today in case you’re going to be out of town on the election day.

(*This ballot is used in every state to refer to a ballot filled out by a voter who cannot, for various reasons, physically make it to a voting location on Election Day.)

 

 3.   Because Texas does not have gu_________________  term limits in its Constitution, incumbent Republican Governor Greg Abbott is eligible to run for re-election to a fourth term but has not yet stated if he will do so.

(*the selection of a governor by a state’s voters)

 

    4.   Historically, both parties have used ge_________________ to gain political advantage, by drawing districts to favor their own party.

(*to divide or arrange (a territorial unit) into election districts in a way that gives one political party an unfair advantage)

 

 

    5.   In political contexts, a p____________ is often associated with campaign strategists who use polling data to shape their messaging and campaign strategies. They play a crucial role in advising political candidates on how to connect with voters and tailor their platforms to align with public opinion.

(*this refers to an individual or organization that conducts surveys or polls to collect data and gauge public opinion)

6. Throughout history, __________da has played a critical role in shaping societies, politics, and conflicts. It has been employed by governments, organizations, and individuals alike, with varying degrees of effectiveness and ethical considerations.

(*ideas or information that a group of people deliberately spread to try to influence the thinking of other people)

 

7.  The women’s ____________ge movement fought for the right of women by law to vote in national or local elections.

(*the right to vote)

 

 

8. Voters need to be fully informed about the political pl__________s of different parties before voting in elections.

(*statement of the principles or beliefs of a political group)

 

Are you all ready to vote? If you wish to make a change, do not hesitate to exercise your own political right!

 

Answer Keys

    1.  caucus

    2.  absentee

    3.  gubernatorial

    4.  gerrymandering

    5.  pollster

    6.  propaganda

    7.  suffrage

    8.  platforms