| A | B |
|---|
| ballot | list of people trying to get elected |
| campaign | a connected series of activities designed to bring about a particular result |
| candidate | person who is trying to get elected |
| debate | meeting where candidates discuss the things they think are important |
| Democrat | someone who belongs to the Democratic Party |
| election | process of choosing a person for office |
| electoral votes | number of votes each state has for president |
| oath | a promise |
| Republican | someone who belongs to the Republican Party |
| running mate | candidate who is running with another candidate |
| term | length of time someone is elected for |
| president | the person elected to act as ruler of the United States |
| vote | to express one's wish or choice |
| senator | member of the Senate |
| representative | member of the House of Representatives |
| poll | place where people vote |
| governor | a person elected to act as ruler of a state |
| nominate | choose candidate for election |
| vice president | official whose rank is next below that of the president |
| November | month when United States holds presidential election |
