Presidential Election Vocabulary

a series of activities designed to produce a particular result

one major political party; believes in a more active role of government in people's lives

an election in which the winner receives a much higher number of votes than the loser

a group of people chosen from each US state who meet to elect the President and VP

a word/phrase that is easy to remember and is used to attract attention - just do it!

a formal promise to tell the truth

a discussion between people in which they express different opinions

the process of making a choice for someone/something by voting

a person who is trying to be elected

to make an official choice for or against someone or something

to select someone for a position by voting

a person who is chosen/elected to vote or act for others

a meeting to choose a candidate

an activity in which many people are asked questions to get their opinions about a topic

one of two major political parties; believes in a less active role of government

a number that is greater than half the total

a ticket or piece of paper used to cast a vote in an election

a form of government where people elect officials to represent their vote follows constitution

introduce someone into a new position with a ceremony