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US election
us election vocabulary
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Campaign | Competition by rival political candidates and organizations for public office. |
| Candidate | A person running for office in an election. |
| Caucus | Meetings of party members within a legislative body to select leaders and determine strategy. |
| Debate | Face-to-face discussion of candidates' views on issues. |
| Democracy | A government by the people, through free and frequent elections |
| Election Day | The first Tuesday after the first Monday in November. |
| Electoral College | A body of electors chosen by the voters in each state to elect the President and Vice President of the United States. |
| Independent | A voter or candidate who does not belong to a political party. |
| National Conventions | A meeting held every four years by each of the major political parties to nominate a presidential candidate. |
| Nominee | The person chosen by a political party to serve as its representative in a general election. |
| Presidential Primary | A primary used to pick delegates to the presidential nominating conventions of the major parties. |
| Whistle Stop | Campaigning for political office by traveling around the country, originally by train, stopping at small communities to address voters. |
| Running Mate | A presidential candidate will choose another individual to run for vice president. This person is the candidate's running mate. |
| Media | The means of communication, such as radio, television, newspapers, and magazines, that reaches of influences people widely. |
| Delegate | An individual who is appointed to represent others. |
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