Political Party Vocabulary

An organized effort where candidates and political parties prepare to present their ideas to the voters

• Candidate

• Electoral College

• Citizenship

• Campaign

A person who applies for a job or for the elections

• Campaign

• Candidate

• Electoral College

• Citizen

Someone legally recognized by a nation or state as a member of that nation or state.

• Campaign

• Candidate

• Electoral College

• Citizen

An election of candidates who are running for office.

• Debate

• Democracy

• Electoral College

• General Election

A process where a selection of electors cast a vote for president.

• Debate

• Democracy

• Electoral College

• General Election

A system of government where the people rule.

• Debate

• Democracy

• Electoral College

• General Election

A formal discussion on a topic in a public setting where two opposing arguments are discussed.

• Debate

• Democracy

• Electoral College

• General Election

An election where the political party votes for a candidate to represent them in the general election.

• Nominee

• Political Party

• Political Party Platform

• Primary Election

A statement explaining a party's goals, strategies, and beliefs.

• Nominee

• Political Party

• Political Party Platform

• Primary Election

An organization that coordinates candidates to compete in an election.

• Nominee

• Political Party

• Political Party Platform

• Primary Election