Political Terminology

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Ballot / Ballot paper

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A piece of paper that lists all the options that can be voted for.

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Ballot box

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The container that is used to hold all the filled ballot papers.

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Big government

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An expression to badly describe a government when it’s thought of as being too involved.

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Bill

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A proposed law before it has been approved by a vote.

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Bipartisan

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Something that is supported by politicians from two opposite political parties.

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By-election

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An election that happens in-between regular elections.

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Campaign

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What an election candidate does to promote themselves. In their campaigns, candidates participate in events, sell merchandise and publish advertisements.

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Candidate

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A person who wishes to be elected via a vote.

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Caucus

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To meet in order to select a candidate to represent a political party.

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Challenger

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A person who hopes to beat someone in an election.