| A | B |
|---|
| two party | A system of government in which two parties compete for power |
| third | a party that challenges the two major parties. |
| platform | statements expressing the party's beliefs and positions on election issues |
| nomination | process by which political parties select and offer candidates for public office |
| mass media | T.V. radio, newspapers, magazines etc. |
| polling place | where voting takes place |
| apathy | a lack of interest |
| Electoral College | Named by the state legislature to select President and Vice-president |
| political action committee | a political organization established by a special interest group to support candidates by contributing money |
| ballot | list of candidates on which you cast your vote |
| candidate | a person running for public office |
| campaign | planned actions to get a candidate elected to office. |
| voting | what is done at a polling place |
| state legislature | The Electoral College is selected by this group |
| special interest groups | political action committees are formed by these |
| electorate | all of the people who are eligible to vote in an election |
| PAC | political action committee |
| principles and beliefs | a platform expresses these |
| money | special-interest groups support candedates by providing |
