| A | B |
|---|
| Ballot | A paper listing the alternatives that is used for voting |
| Campaign | A race between candidates for elective office |
| Candidate | A politician running for public office |
| Convention | large political assembly to select a candidate |
| Debate | Discussion in which candidates present their positions on issues |
| Election | The act of selecting candidates for public office |
| Electoral votes | Elected representatives who formally select the President of the United States |
| Oath | A promise to tell the truth |
| Polling location | Place where people go to vote |
| Primary | Preliminary election to select a candidate |
| Political Party | An organization to gain political power |
| Running mate | The presidential candidate's partner |
| Term | Limited period of time |
| Jail | Correctional facility used to detain prisoners |
| Probation | A trial period during which an offender has time to redeem herself/himself |
| Felony | A serious crime |
| Speech | Communication by word of mouth |
| Democrat | member of the Democratic Party |
| Republican | Member of the Republican Party |
| Caucus | Small political meeting to select a candidate |
