| A | B |
|---|
| seat | a place in a Parliament or council that sb wins in an election |
| House of Commons | where Members of Parliament take their seats |
| eligible to vote | everyone over 18 who´s allowed to vote |
| deposit | amount you have to pay when you want to stand for election |
| canvassing | a campaign which takes place door-to-door |
| to call an election | task of the PM at least every five years |
| turn- out | percentage of people who voted |
| term of office | time period of the members in government in power |
| opposition | the party that wins the second- largest number of seats in Parliament |
| whip | member of a party who cares for discipline during debates and votes |
| Shadow Cabinet | leadership of the opposition |
| debates | discussion about different opinions according political issues |
