Election Vocabulary

Which of the following best describes a political party?

• A debate between 2 candidates

• A group of people with similar political beliefs

• A team that represents only the president

• A convention where a nominee is chosen

Which of the following terms does not belong?

• Democrat

• Conservative

• Liberal

• Blue

Which of these terms does not belong?

• Republican

• Red

• Liberal

• Conservative

What are the two main political parties in the U.S.?

• Whigs and Democrats

• Republicans and Libertarians

• Democrats and Green

• Democrats and Republicans

Joe Biden is the nominee of which party?

• Democrats

• Republicans

Donald Trump is the nominee of which party?

• Democrats

• Republicans

Which of the following terms describes what you submit your vote on?

• Ballot

• Campaign

• Caucus

• Voter Registration Form

Which term describes a person who currently holds public office?

• Challenger

• Incumbent

• Liberal

• Conservative

News that you see or hear on television, social platforms, or in print is called what?

• Polls

• Fake News

• Media

• Trend

A caucus is different from a primary because in a caucus...

• there candidates have to debate each other

• there's only one candidate running for office

• you only cast your vote on a ballot

• there's a meeting between groups of supporters before voting