2.6 Vocabulary Quiz

What is an autocracy?

• A form of government where a group of people share power

• A form of government where one person has unlimited power

• A form of government where citizens vote directly on laws

• A form of government where religious leaders control the state

What is a ballot?

• A form of public debate

• A written request to meet with a political candidate

• Voting, in writing and typically in secret

• A summary of election results

Who is a candidate?

• a) A person who organizes elections

• A person running for political office

• A person who votes in an election

• A person who counts votes

What does the Democratic Party generally believe in?

• A government that plays a smaller role in people's lives

• A national government that takes a more active role in people's lives, particularly those in need

• A focus on state governments over national government

• An economy with minimal government intervention

Who is an elector?

• A person who runs for office

• A person who has the right to vote in an election

• A person who organizes election campaigns

• A person appointed to the Supreme Court

What happens in a general election?

• Candidates are chosen to represent each party

• Voters decide which candidates will fill public offices

• Laws are passed by public vote

• Election results are certified

Who is an incumbent?

• A candidate running for their first time

• A person currently holding public office

• A person who has never held office before

• A candidate who lost the last election

What does party affiliation refer to?

• The political party a voter is registered with or closely connected to

• The act of joining a political party

• The process of forming a new political party

• A temporary partnership between political candidates

What is a party platform?

• A physical stage for political speeches

• A written statement of the goals and principles of a political party

• A summary of election results

• The location where a political party is based

What is a political office?

• The main office where a candidate works during a campaign

• The name given to the government position obtained by an election

• A temporary committee formed during an election

• An office where public policies are made