Election and Voting Vocabulary Words

is a system of basic rules and principles by which a government is organized.

one of the two major political parties in the U.S. Their mascot is an elephant.

the political direction and control exercised over the actions of the members, citizens, or inhabitants of communities

a government structure in which there are no effective limits on government actions.

is a state that is independent of other states. The U.S. is an example.

a government structure in which government actions are limited by law.

the rights and privileges of a citizen

is an independent state consisting of a city and territories

activities having to do with one's society and community

Who is a person who seeks an office, honor, etc.

one of the two major political parties in the U.S. Their mascot is a donkey.

a large group of people who share ideas on how the government should be operated

is a state containing several countries

a series of coordinated activities, such as public speaking, commercials, and advertising.

a process, not a place. Election of the President by a vote in Congress and popular vote of citizens

a legal member of a country

the selection of a person or persons for office by vote

a person who is selected by others as a contestant for an office, honor, etc.

is a region that shares a common government

a formal expression of opinion or choice, either positive or negative, made by an individual or body of individuals.