2018 United States elections

High school (ages 12+)
People & Society

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Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/2018-united-states-elections

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. What is the election date?November 6, 2018
2. What is the house of representatives control shift?Democrats gained a majority, winning a net of 40 seats

Midterm Elections: Elections held in the United States during the middle of a president's four-year term, impacting the composition of Congress and state governments.
Trifecta: A situation where one political party controls the presidency, the House of Representatives, and the Senate simultaneously.
Affordable Care Act (ACA): A U.S. federal statute enacted in 2010, often referred to as Obamacare, aimed at increasing health insurance coverage and affordability.
Voter Suppression: Efforts or tactics designed to prevent eligible voters from casting their ballots, often targeting specific demographic groups.