SOL 5 Politics Vocabulary Advanced

Groups of people with similar political goals and opinions who work together to influence public policy by getting their candidates elected to office.

• Political Parties

• Electoral College

• Elections

• Campaigns

Individuals who are assigned to observe the voting process at polling places to ensure the election is conducted fairly and legally.

• Conservatives

• Liberals

• Poll Watchers

• President

The body of electors established by the U.S. Constitution that formally elects the President and Vice President based on state vote totals.

• Voters

• Liberal

• Media

• Electoral College

The second-highest executive officer of the United States, who also serves as the President of the Senate.

• Media

• Vice President

• President

• Voters

A public office that is filled by voters through elections, such as mayor, senator, or president.

• Elective Office

• Campaigns

• Elections

• Winner-Take-All

Various platforms like newspapers, television, radio, and social media that communicate information and influence public opinion, especially during campaigns.

• Voters

• Media

• Candidates

• President

Organized efforts to influence decision-making within a specific group, typically referring to the process of trying to win an election.

• Campaign

• Election

• Conservative

• Liberal

Formal decision-making processes by which citizens choose individuals to hold public office.

• Campaign

• Winner-Take-All

• Elections

• Candidates

 Individuals who offer their time and effort to assist in political campaigns without being paid.

• President

• Volunteers

• Vice-President

• Media

An organization that raises money privately to influence elections or legislation, particularly at the federal level.

• Registration

• Popular Vote

• Two Party System

• Political Action Committee (PAC)