What does the term "conservative" refer to in the context of election vocabulary?

A person who tends to uphold tradition and resist major changes in laws and institutions

A political party member chosen to represent others at conventions or meetings

A candidate who unexpectedly wins a party's nomination

What is a "contribution" in the context of political parties?

A meeting held by a political party to formally choose candidates for president and vice president

A discussion or an argument about issues

A person who tends to uphold tradition and resist major changes in laws and institutions

Who is considered a "dark horse" in political terms?

A candidate who unexpectedly wins a party's nomination and is often not well known

A person who tends to uphold tradition and resist major changes in laws and institutions

A political party member chosen to represent others at conventions or meetings

What is the purpose of a "debate" in political races?

To allow voters to compare the views of candidates

To pick party candidates at the party's national convention

To uphold tradition and resist major changes in laws and institutions

To formally choose candidates for president and vice president

What is the role of a "delegate" in political parties?

A political party member chosen to represent others at conventions or meetings

A person who tends to uphold tradition and resist major changes in laws and institutions

A candidate who unexpectedly wins a party's nomination

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

A meeting held by a political party to formally choose candidates

A person who tends to uphold tradition and resist major changes in laws and institutions

A candidate who unexpectedly wins a party's nomination

What does the term "founders" refer to in the context of U.S. history?

Leaders in the founding of the United States; specifically, members of the Constitutional Convention of 1787

The first settlers of the United States

The original members of the U.S. Congress

The signatories of the Declaration of Independence

What does the Green Party focus on?

Protecting the environment and promoting peace, equality, and social justice

Fiscal conservatism and free market principles

National security and military strength

Reducing the size of government

What is "hard money" in the context of political campaigns?

Money contributed to a political campaign that is regulated by U.S. laws

Unregulated donations to political parties

Funds raised through illegal activities

Personal funds of a candidate used in a campaign

Who are considered "incumbents"?

Candidates running for office for the first time

Members of the political party in power

Recently elected officials who have not yet taken office

Who are "independents" in the context of U.S. elections?

Voters who are not registered as members of a political party

Voters who are part of independent regulatory commissions

Voters who only participate in independent state elections

Candidates who run without any party affiliation

What does a "landslide" victory mean in an election?

A big majority of votes for one candidate

A victory that is achieved by a small margin of votes

A victory that is achieved through a recount of votes

A victory that is overturned due to electoral fraud

What does the term "left wing" signify in politics?

A political belief that favors big political change to achieve equal rights and opportunities for all people

A political belief that favors minimal government intervention in personal liberties

A political belief that supports traditional values and opposes change

A political belief that emphasizes free market and individualism

What does the term "liberal" refer to in the context of election vocabulary?

A person who is open to change and tends to favor government intervention to fix social issues

A party's formal statement of its philosophy and goals

What is a "major party" in the United States?

A public building where eligible voters can cast their ballots

A party with no ties to a political party

A party that follows a group or political party loyally

What does "nonpartisan" mean?

An advertisement that attacks a candidate's opponent

The appointment of a candidate by a political party

What is a "platform" in political terms?

A public building where eligible voters can cast their ballots

A nationally-recognized third party

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

The appointment of a candidate by a political party

A public building where eligible voters can cast their ballots

A party's formal statement of its philosophy and goals

What is a "polling place"?

An advertisement that attacks a candidate's opponent

A party's formal statement of its philosophy and goals

What does the popular vote refer to in a U.S. election?

The choice of voters in a U.S. election

The total number of votes a candidate gets from the Electoral College

The number of states won by a candidate

The final decision made by the Supreme Court

What is a primary in the context of U.S. elections?

A statewide election where voters nominate a political party's candidate for office

A preliminary election to appoint delegates to a party conference

The final round of elections for the presidency

A special election for deciding on a new law or policy

What does the term "right wing" imply about a person's political beliefs?

They have a conservative set of beliefs that do not favor big political change or large government

They favor liberal policies and government intervention

They support socialist economic policies

They are indifferent to political ideologies

What is a "swing state"?

A state in which voters are as likely to vote for one major party as they are to vote for the other

A state that always votes for the same political party

A state with a history of voting for independent candidates

A state that does not participate in presidential elections

What is the Tea Party?

A conservative and libertarian political movement focused on reducing federal spending, taxation, and deficits.

A social gathering where tea is served.

A political party recognized as the official third party in the United States.

A group that organizes tea tasting events across the country.

What is a third party in the context of U.S. politics?

A political party other than the Democratic or Republican, the two dominant parties in the United States.

A social event hosted by a political figure.

A committee that oversees the elections.

What does the unemployment rate represent?

The percentage of workers who cannot find jobs.

The percentage of workers who are employed in the government sector.

The percentage of workers who are retired.

The percentage of workers who are self-employed.

What role does the vice president of the U.S. play in the Senate?

The vice president is president of the Senate but votes only to break a tie.

The vice president is the leader of the Senate and votes on all bills.

The vice president is a regular senator with additional duties.

The vice president has no official role in the Senate.

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Election Terminology Quiz

What is absentee voting?

What does the term "ballot" refer to?

What does "bipartisan" mean?

What is a "blue state"?

What is the role of the "cabinet" in the context of the U.S. government?

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

What is a "caucus"?

What does "coattails" refer to in a political context?

What does the term "conservative" refer to in the context of election vocabulary?

What is a "contribution" in the context of political parties?

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