Concept 2 Vocabulary: Political Process

An group of voters with common interests who want to control decision making in government by winning elections

• candidate

• political partry

• platform

Certain ideas that may involve misleading messages designed to influence people

• propaganda

• electronic media

• nominate

A geographical area that contains a specific number of voters

• ballot

• bias

• precinct

An individual running for elected office.

• candidate

• political party

• interest group

Radio, television, and the Internet

• propaganda

• electronic media

• 3rd party

Statements showing a party’s principle, beliefs, and positions on election issues

• ballot

• platform

• electorate

A party that challenges the two major parties

• third party

• interest group

• incumbent

The list of candidates on which you cast your vote

• political party

• precinct

• ballot

A group of people who share a point of view about an issue and unite to promote their beliefs

• interest group

• campaign

• electoral college

Not partial or biased; treating all equally; fair.

• nominate

• impartial

• candidate