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Government

TermDefinition
ballot Paper or electronic form that lists candidates or issues; how citizens vote
candidate Individual running for office
Electoral College Established by the Constitution, this group of electors selects the President.
popular vote Total number of votes
Primary Election Based on popular vote, this narrows down the field of candidates to one for each political party (and sometimes an independent)
Platform Political party's positions on different issues; what they stand for
General Election Held on the 2nd Tuesday in November, this is when citizens make their choice for President/Vice President
National Convention Each political party holds this event to officially nominate their candidate for President
Political Party Organization of people who share similar ideas about how to govern
Independents Third party politicians such as the Green Party
Republican Political party with a conservative platform, often described as being 'right wing.'
Democrat Political party with a liberal platform, often described as being 'left wing.'
Inauguration Day January 20th; when the President officially begins his/her four year term
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