Elections Vocabulary Quiz

What does the word "Declare" mean in the context of elections?

• To make a formal announcement

• To vote for a candidate

• To win an election

• To attend a meeting

What is a "Convention" in the context of elections?

• A type of legislation

• A type of meeting

• A type of campaign

• A type of speech

Who are "Delegates" in the context of elections?

• The candidates running for office

• The voters in an election

• The people who participate in the conventions

• The officials who count the votes

What is a "Nominee" in the context of elections?

• A person who votes in an election

• Someone who decides to run for office or president; candidate

• A person who delivers an acceptance speech

• An individual who organizes a campaign

What is an "Acceptance Speech" in the context of elections?

• A speech made when conceding an election

• A speech made when proposing a new law

• A speech made when starting a campaign

• A speech made from someone whenever they were offered an award

What is the purpose of a "Campaign" in the context of elections?

• To count votes

• To make a public announcement

• To accomplish any type of goal

• To attend a convention

What does the term "Popular Vote" refer to in the context of elections?

• Votes cast by politicians only

• The majority vote among the states

• Votes cast by a special committee

• The total number of votes nationwide

What is the Electoral College?

• A university specializing in political science

• A group of people who debate election outcomes

• A set of electors who are selected to elect a candidate to particular offices

• The process of voting in local elections

True or False:
By forming a political party, people gain more influence over government by banding together with others.

• True
• False 

An organized group of people who share similar political views & work to influence the govt in support of those views

• political spectrum

• Electoral College

• political party

• ballot