Unit 5 Vocab Political Parties

A campaign is...

• A series of actions or events organized to achieve a specific goal

• A random set of activities with no specific purpose

• A single event with no follow-up

• An unplanned sequence of actions

A candidate is someone who:

• is running for a position or office

• is a member of a political party

• is a voter in an election

• is a supporter of a political campaign

An election is...

• A process of selecting leaders through voting

• A method of appointing leaders without voting

• A system of hereditary leadership

• A random selection of leaders

What is a platform in political terms?

• A physical stage for political speeches

• A set of goals and issues

• A social media site for political discussions

• A government building for political meetings

A political party is:

• a group of people who come together to contest elections and hold power in the government

• a social organization focused on community service

• a non-profit organization dedicated to environmental causes

• a business entity focused on economic growth

What is a third party?

• An individual or group involved in a transaction but not directly part of it

• A primary participant in a transaction

• A government entity overseeing transactions

• A legal term for a contract

What does bias mean?

• A tendency to favor or lean towards a particular perspective or outcome

• An unbiased and neutral viewpoint

• A random and unpredictable behavior

• A scientific method of analysis

What is propaganda?

• A form of communication aimed at influencing the attitude of a community toward some cause or position

• A type of entertainment media

• A scientific theory

• A historical event

A political action committee is:

• A group that raises and spends money to elect or defeat political candidates.

• A government agency that regulates political campaigns.

• A type of political party.

• A committee that drafts legislation.

What is the Electoral College?

• A group of electors who formally elect the President and Vice President

• A college where future politicians are trained

• A system for counting votes in Congress

• A committee that drafts new laws