LaRue for Mayor (vocab and summarizing)

What is an OPPONENT?

• A person who supports you in a competition.

• An individual who competes against you.

• Someone who observes a competition without participating.

• A referee who oversees the competition.

What does it mean to CAMPAIGN?

• To work towards getting elected.

• To organize a protest against a policy.

• To conduct a survey for public opinion.

• To raise funds for a charity.

What does it mean to ELECT someone?

• To choose someone for a position through voting.

• To appoint someone without a vote.

• To select someone based on their popularity.

• To nominate someone for a position without consent.

What is a PLATFORM in politics?

• A platform is a set of beliefs or goals a candidate supports.

• A platform is a physical location for political meetings.

• A platform is a type of political party.

• A platform is a document outlining a candidate's personal history.

What does the word ACCOMPANIES mean?

• goes along with

• leads to

• takes away from

• stands alone

What is a CANDIDATE?

• A person running for a political office.

• A person who votes in an election.

• A person who organizes a campaign.

• A person who is elected to office.

What is the role of a MAYOR?

• The mayor is the elected leader of a city or town.

• The mayor is responsible for managing the local police department.

• The mayor oversees the city's public transportation system.

• The mayor is in charge of the local school district.

What is a BALLOT?

• A method of casting a vote in an election.

• A type of voting machine used in elections.

• A document that lists candidates for election.

• A form of political campaign strategy.

What does it mean to VOTE?

• To make a choice in an election.

• To express an opinion on a matter.

• To participate in a discussion.

• To sign a petition.

Which word means the OPPOSITE of OPPONENT?

• rival

• adversary

• teammate

• competitor