Political Party Vocabulary

What is the definition of a political party?

• An organization that finds candidates to compete in elections

• A group that organizes social events

• A team that plays sports

• A company that sells products

What is a political party?

• A person running for office

• A group of people with similar ideas about government

• The people who vote in an election

• Selecting a person for office by voting

Who is a candidate?

• A person running for office

• A group of people with similar ideas about government

• The people who vote in an election

• Selecting a person for office by voting

What is an election?

• A person running for office

• A group of people with similar ideas about government

• Selecting a person for office by voting

• The people who vote in an election

Who are the electorate?

• A person running for office

• A group of people with similar ideas about government

• Selecting a person for office by voting

• The people who vote in an election

What does the term "nominate" mean in a political context?

• To oppose a political party

• To choose a person to represent a political party

• To create a new political party

• To remove a person from a political party

Which term describes someone who is opposed to change?

• Liberal

• Nominate

• Conservative

• Third Party

What does the term "liberal" mean in a political context?

• Opposed to change

• Open to change

• Choosing a political leader

• Not part of the main political parties

What is a "Third Party" in politics?

• The main political party

• A party that introduces new ideas and is not one of the two main parties

• A party that opposes all changes

• A party that only exists during elections

What is the definition of "bias"?

• A balanced opinion considering all sides

• A preformed opinion, only one side of the story

• Information meant to influence your opinion

• A group of people who can raise unlimited funds