Election Vocabulary

A list of candidates that people use to cast a vote. 

• vote
• ballot
• democracy

A person who is running for an elected position.

• front runner
• candidate
• debate

a discussion about issues

• debate
• ballot
• inauguration

a form of government in which people choose their leaders in an election

• tyranny
• monarchy
• democracy

a formal announcement of support for a candidate 

• endorsement
• federal
• debate

Anything that relates to the national government.

• ballot
• federal
• democracy

The candidate who is ahead or who they think will win.

• winner
• loser
• front runner

The formal ceremony when the new president is sworn in. 

• inauguration
• debate
• party

How often does the United States hold a presidential election?

• Every 5 Years
• Every 3 Years
• Every 4 Years

What are the two major political parties?

• Democrat and Republican
• Libertarian and Independent
• Democracy and Monarchy