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Elections
A process through which leaders are chosen and held accountable by the public.
Republic
A form of government where officials are elected to represent the people.
Accountability
The obligation of elected officials to report to the public and justify their actions.
Legitimacy
The belief that a government has the right to rule because it is elected by the people.
Primary Elections
Elections held by political parties to select candidates for the general election.
Nominating Convention
An event where delegates officially nominate a party's candidate for president.
General Election
The final election where voters select their preferred candidate for office.
Electoral College
A body that formally elects the president based on state-by-state voting.
Swing States
States that can be won by either major political party in an election, often receiving more campaign attention.
Campaign
The organized effort by candidates to win elections, often focusing on key states.
2024 Election
The upcoming presidential election characterized by intense competition and notable candidates.
Context
The circumstances surrounding an event that influence behavior and decisions.
Political Context
The governmental and societal factors that affect political decisions and actions.
Economic Context
The financial conditions and factors that influence people's economic behavior.
Social Context
The daily lives, relationships, and cultural factors that shape people's experiences.
Transnationalism
The interconnectedness of trends, ideas, and cultures that transcend national borders.
Scale
The level of focus in historical analysis, such as local, state, national, or global.
Structure
The overarching context and circumstances that shape historical events.
Agency
The capacity of individuals to act independently and make choices that influence history.
Contingency
The idea that historical outcomes depend on various factors, including individual decisions.
Historical Narratives
Stories constructed from historical events that can reflect specific viewpoints.
Flawed Heroes
The recognition that historical figures, while celebrated, also have imperfections and moral failings.
Change, Continuity, and Conflict
Key themes in understanding history that highlight dynamics over time.
Historical Significance
Criteria used to determine the importance of events and figures in history.
Artifacts
Objects or documents from the past that provide insight into historical contexts and perspectives.
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