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Election Unit 106 words

January 25, 2010 By Jill D.

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  1. primary election
    a preliminary election where delegates or nominees are chosen
    Primary election

    an election held in a state for the purposes of selecting a candidate for a public office, usually from a pool of candidates in a particular political party.
  2. electoral college
    the body of electors who formally elect the United States president and vice president
    Electoral College

    a body created by the Founding Fathers in the Constitution to select a president.
  3. Inauguration Day
    the day designated for inauguration of the United States President
    Inauguration Day

    January 20th, the day dedicated to officially recognizing the election winner as our president for the next 4 years.
  4. public office
    a position concerning the people as a whole
    One of its principal jobs is to help select candidates to run for public office.
  5. political party
    an organization to gain political power
    Nominee

    in presidential politics, a leader of a political party selected to be the party̢۪s official candidate for president.
  6. general election
    a national or state election; candidates are chosen in all constituencies
    Today, under state voting laws and practices, state representatives to the Electoral College simply confirm the results of the general election.
  7. founding father
    a person who founds or establishes some institution
    Electoral College

    a body created by the Founding Fathers in the Constitution to select a president.
  8. election
    a vote to select the winner of a position or political office
    Campaign


    an organized effort to win an election;
    to seek a political office or nomination to that office


    Candidate



    a person who seeks an important office or position, usually by competing in an election.
  9. candidate
    someone who is considered for something (for an office or prize or honor etc.)
    Campaign


    an organized effort to win an election;
    to seek a political office or nomination to that office


    Candidate



    a person who seeks an important office or position, usually by competing in an election.
  10. electoral
    of or relating to elections
    Electoral College

    a body created by the Founding Fathers in the Constitution to select a president.
  11. governing
    responsible for making and enforcing rules and laws
    Political party

    an organized, active group of voters who share common ideas and positions on politics and governing.
  12. primary
    of first rank or importance or value; direct and immediate rather than secondary
    Primary election

    an election held in a state for the purposes of selecting a candidate for a public office, usually from a pool of candidates in a particular political party.
  13. form of government
    the members of a social organization who are in power
    Democracy

    a form of government in which the citizens vote and exercise supreme power through a system of representatives selected in free elections.
  14. inauguration
    the ceremonial induction into a position
    Inauguration Day

    January 20th, the day dedicated to officially recognizing the election winner as our president for the next 4 years.
  15. participant
    someone who takes part in an activity
    Debate

    a discussion of ideas or issues in which participants usually take differing or opposing points of view.
  16. founding
    the act of starting something for the first time; introducing something new
    Electoral College

    a body created by the Founding Fathers in the Constitution to select a president.
  17. politics
    the activities and affairs involved in managing a state or a government
    Nominee

    in presidential politics, a leader of a political party selected to be the party̢۪s official candidate for president.
  18. nominee
    a politician who is running for public office
    Nominee

    in presidential politics, a leader of a political party selected to be the party̢۪s official candidate for president.
  19. organized
    methodical and efficient in arrangement or function
    Campaign


    an organized effort to win an election;
    to seek a political office or nomination to that office


    Candidate



    a person who seeks an important office or position, usually by competing in an election.
  20. president
    the chief executive of a republic
    Electoral College

    a body created by the Founding Fathers in the Constitution to select a president.
  21. office
    place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
    Campaign


    an organized effort to win an election;
    to seek a political office or nomination to that office


    Candidate



    a person who seeks an important office or position, usually by competing in an election.
  22. govern
    exercise authority over; as of nations
    Political party

    an organized, active group of voters who share common ideas and positions on politics and governing.
  23. opposing
    characterized by active hostility
    Debate

    a discussion of ideas or issues in which participants usually take differing or opposing points of view.
  24. officially
    in an official role
    Inauguration Day

    January 20th, the day dedicated to officially recognizing the election winner as our president for the next 4 years.
  25. political
    involving or characteristic of politics or parties or politicians
    Campaign


    an organized effort to win an election;
    to seek a political office or nomination to that office


    Candidate



    a person who seeks an important office or position, usually by competing in an election.
  26. voting
    a choice that is made by counting the number of people in favor of each alternative
    Today, under state voting laws and practices, state representatives to the Electoral College simply confirm the results of the general election.
  27. party
    an occasion on which people can assemble for social interaction and entertainment
    Nominee

    in presidential politics, a leader of a political party selected to be the party̢۪s official candidate for president.
  28. dedicated
    devoted to a cause or ideal or purpose
    Inauguration Day

    January 20th, the day dedicated to officially recognizing the election winner as our president for the next 4 years.
  29. nomination
    the act of officially naming a candidate
    Campaign


    an organized effort to win an election;
    to seek a political office or nomination to that office


    Candidate



    a person who seeks an important office or position, usually by competing in an election.
  30. representative
    serving to represent or typify
    Democracy

    a form of government in which the citizens vote and exercise supreme power through a system of representatives selected in free elections.
  31. oppose
    be against; express opposition to
    Debate

    a discussion of ideas or issues in which participants usually take differing or opposing points of view.
  32. point of view
    a mental position from which things are viewed
    Debate

    a discussion of ideas or issues in which participants usually take differing or opposing points of view.
  33. college
    an institution of higher education created to educate and grant degrees; often a part of a university
    Electoral College

    a body created by the Founding Fathers in the Constitution to select a president.
  34. voter
    a citizen who has a legal right to vote
    Political party

    an organized, active group of voters who share common ideas and positions on politics and governing.
  35. winning
    succeeding with great difficulty
    Politics



    the art or science of governing or of winning and keeping control of government.
  36. democracy
    the political orientation of those who favor government by the people or by their elected representatives
    Democracy

    a form of government in which the citizens vote and exercise supreme power through a system of representatives selected in free elections.
  37. pool
    a small body of standing water (rainwater) or other liquid
    Primary election

    an election held in a state for the purposes of selecting a candidate for a public office, usually from a pool of candidates in a particular political party.
  38. hold in
    lessen the intensity of; temper; hold in restraint; hold or keep within limits
    Primary election

    an election held in a state for the purposes of selecting a candidate for a public office, usually from a pool of candidates in a particular political party.
  39. presidential
    relating to a president or presidency
    Nominee

    in presidential politics, a leader of a political party selected to be the party̢۪s official candidate for president.
  40. differ
    be different
    Debate

    a discussion of ideas or issues in which participants usually take differing or opposing points of view.
  41. vote
    a choice that is made by counting the number of people in favor of each alternative
    Democracy

    a form of government in which the citizens vote and exercise supreme power through a system of representatives selected in free elections.
  42. recognize
    perceive to be the same
    Inauguration Day

    January 20th, the day dedicated to officially recognizing the election winner as our president for the next 4 years.
  43. the States
    North American republic containing 50 states - 48 conterminous states in North America plus Alaska in northwest North America and the Hawaiian Islands in the Pacific Ocean; achieved independence in 1776
    Primaries are used in more than half the states to pick party candidates.
  44. Constitution
    the constitution written at the Constitutional Convention in Philadelphia in 1787 and subsequently ratified by the original thirteen states
    Electoral College

    a body created by the Founding Fathers in the Constitution to select a president.
  45. debate
    a discussion in which reasons are advanced for and against some proposition or proposal
    Debate

    a discussion of ideas or issues in which participants usually take differing or opposing points of view.
  46. create
    bring into existence
    Electoral College

    a body created by the Founding Fathers in the Constitution to select a president.
  47. confirm
    strengthen or make more firm
    Today, under state voting laws and practices, state representatives to the Electoral College simply confirm the results of the general election.
  48. state
    the way something is with respect to its main attributes
    Today, under state voting laws and practices, state representatives to the Electoral College simply confirm the results of the general election.
  49. discussion
    an extended communication (often interactive) dealing with some particular topic
    Debate

    a discussion of ideas or issues in which participants usually take differing or opposing points of view.
  50. position
    the particular portion of space occupied by something
    Campaign


    an organized effort to win an election;
    to seek a political office or nomination to that office


    Candidate



    a person who seeks an important office or position, usually by competing in an election.
  51. Day
    United States writer best known for his autobiographical works (1874-1935)
    Inauguration Day

    January 20th, the day dedicated to officially recognizing the election winner as our president for the next 4 years.
  52. January
    the first month of the year; begins 10 days after the winter solstice
    Inauguration Day

    January 20th, the day dedicated to officially recognizing the election winner as our president for the next 4 years.
  53. active
    characterized by energetic activity
    Political party

    an organized, active group of voters who share common ideas and positions on politics and governing.
  54. supreme
    greatest in status or authority or power
    Democracy

    a form of government in which the citizens vote and exercise supreme power through a system of representatives selected in free elections.
  55. principal
    most important element
    One of its principal jobs is to help select candidates to run for public office.
  56. exercise
    the activity of exerting your muscles in various ways to keep fit
    Democracy

    a form of government in which the citizens vote and exercise supreme power through a system of representatives selected in free elections.
  57. idea
    the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
    Debate

    a discussion of ideas or issues in which participants usually take differing or opposing points of view.
  58. public
    not private; open to or concerning the people as a whole
    One of its principal jobs is to help select candidates to run for public office.
  59. keeping
    the act of retaining something
    Politics



    the art or science of governing or of winning and keeping control of government.
  60. today
    on this day as distinct from yesterday or tomorrow
    Today, under state voting laws and practices, state representatives to the Electoral College simply confirm the results of the general election.
  61. practice
    a customary way of operation or behavior
    Today, under state voting laws and practices, state representatives to the Electoral College simply confirm the results of the general election.
  62. science
    ability to produce solutions in some problem domain
    Politics



    the art or science of governing or of winning and keeping control of government.
  63. citizen
    a native or naturalized member of a state or other political community
    Democracy

    a form of government in which the citizens vote and exercise supreme power through a system of representatives selected in free elections.
  64. campaign
    several related operations aimed at achieving a particular goal (usually within geographical and temporal constraints)
    Campaign


    an organized effort to win an election;
    to seek a political office or nomination to that office


    Candidate



    a person who seeks an important office or position, usually by competing in an election.
  65. issue
    some situation or event that is thought about
    Debate

    a discussion of ideas or issues in which participants usually take differing or opposing points of view.
  66. government
    (government) the system or form by which a community or other political unit is governed
    Democracy

    a form of government in which the citizens vote and exercise supreme power through a system of representatives selected in free elections.
  67. simply
    in a simple manner; without extravagance or embellishment
    Today, under state voting laws and practices, state representatives to the Electoral College simply confirm the results of the general election.
  68. pick
    look for and gather
    Primaries are used in more than half the states to pick party candidates.
  69. to that
    to that
    Campaign


    an organized effort to win an election;
    to seek a political office or nomination to that office


    Candidate



    a person who seeks an important office or position, usually by competing in an election.
  70. job
    a specific piece of work required to be done as a duty or for a specific fee
    One of its principal jobs is to help select candidates to run for public office.
  71. particular
    unique or specific to a person or thing or category
    Primary election

    an election held in a state for the purposes of selecting a candidate for a public office, usually from a pool of candidates in a particular political party.
  72. general
    applying to all or most members of a category or group
    Today, under state voting laws and practices, state representatives to the Electoral College simply confirm the results of the general election.
  73. share
    assets belonging to or due to or contributed by an individual person or group
    Political party

    an organized, active group of voters who share common ideas and positions on politics and governing.
  74. official
    of or relating to an office
    Nominee

    in presidential politics, a leader of a political party selected to be the party̢۪s official candidate for president.
  75. control
    power to direct or determine
    Politics



    the art or science of governing or of winning and keeping control of government.
  76. leader
    a person who rules or guides or inspires others
    Nominee

    in presidential politics, a leader of a political party selected to be the party̢۪s official candidate for president.
  77. effort
    use of physical or mental energy; hard work
    Campaign


    an organized effort to win an election;
    to seek a political office or nomination to that office


    Candidate



    a person who seeks an important office or position, usually by competing in an election.
  78. important
    important in effect or meaning
    Campaign


    an organized effort to win an election;
    to seek a political office or nomination to that office


    Candidate



    a person who seeks an important office or position, usually by competing in an election.
  79. group
    any number of entities (members) considered as a unit
    Political party

    an organized, active group of voters who share common ideas and positions on politics and governing.
  80. system
    a group of independent but interrelated elements comprising a unified whole
    Democracy

    a form of government in which the citizens vote and exercise supreme power through a system of representatives selected in free elections.
  81. purpose
    what something is used for
    Primary election

    an election held in a state for the purposes of selecting a candidate for a public office, usually from a pool of candidates in a particular political party.
  82. result
    something that results
    Today, under state voting laws and practices, state representatives to the Electoral College simply confirm the results of the general election.
  83. common
    having no special distinction or quality; widely known or commonly encountered; average or ordinary or usual
    Political party

    an organized, active group of voters who share common ideas and positions on politics and governing.
  84. free
    able to act at will; not hampered; not under compulsion or restraint
    Democracy

    a form of government in which the citizens vote and exercise supreme power through a system of representatives selected in free elections.
  85. view
    the visual percept of a region
    Debate

    a discussion of ideas or issues in which participants usually take differing or opposing points of view.
  86. art
    the creation of beautiful or significant things
    Politics



    the art or science of governing or of winning and keeping control of government.
  87. held
    occupied or in the control of; often used in combination
    Primary election

    an election held in a state for the purposes of selecting a candidate for a public office, usually from a pool of candidates in a particular political party.
  88. used
    previously used or owned by another
    Primaries are used in more than half the states to pick party candidates.
  89. body
    an individual 3-dimensional object that has mass and that is distinguishable from other objects
    Electoral College

    a body created by the Founding Fathers in the Constitution to select a president.
  90. person
    a human being
    Campaign


    an organized effort to win an election;
    to seek a political office or nomination to that office


    Candidate



    a person who seeks an important office or position, usually by competing in an election.
  91. help
    give help or assistance; be of service
    One of its principal jobs is to help select candidates to run for public office.
  92. more than
    (comparative of `much' used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
    Primaries are used in more than half the states to pick party candidates.
  93. law
    the collection of rules imposed by authority
    Today, under state voting laws and practices, state representatives to the Electoral College simply confirm the results of the general election.
  94. next
    immediately following in time or order
    Inauguration Day

    January 20th, the day dedicated to officially recognizing the election winner as our president for the next 4 years.
  95. form
    a perceptual structure
    Democracy

    a form of government in which the citizens vote and exercise supreme power through a system of representatives selected in free elections.
  96. half
    one of two equal parts of a divisible whole
    Primaries are used in more than half the states to pick party candidates.
  97. run
    move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
    One of its principal jobs is to help select candidates to run for public office.
  98. father
    a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
    Electoral College

    a body created by the Founding Fathers in the Constitution to select a president.
  99. point
    a distinguishing or individuating characteristic
    Debate

    a discussion of ideas or issues in which participants usually take differing or opposing points of view.
  100. power
    possession of the qualities (especially mental qualities) required to do something or get something done
    Democracy

    a form of government in which the citizens vote and exercise supreme power through a system of representatives selected in free elections.
  101. hold
    have or hold in one's hands or grip
    Primary election

    an election held in a state for the purposes of selecting a candidate for a public office, usually from a pool of candidates in a particular political party.
  102. keep
    continue a certain state, condition, or activity
    Politics



    the art or science of governing or of winning and keeping control of government.
  103. found
    food and lodging provided in addition to money
    Electoral College

    a body created by the Founding Fathers in the Constitution to select a president.
  104. under
    below some quantity or limit
    Today, under state voting laws and practices, state representatives to the Electoral College simply confirm the results of the general election.
  105. years
    a prolonged period of time
    Inauguration Day

    January 20th, the day dedicated to officially recognizing the election winner as our president for the next 4 years.
  106. through
    having finished or arrived at completion
    Democracy

    a form of government in which the citizens vote and exercise supreme power through a system of representatives selected in free elections.