| A | B |
| electorate | the people who are eligible to vote in an election |
| propaganda | techniques used to promote a particular person or idea |
| canvassing | going through neighborhoods asking for votes or taking public opinion polls |
| PAC | Political Action Committee; an organization established to raise money to support an issue or candidate |
| polling place | a place where votes are cast |
| exit poll | a survey taken at polling places of how people voted |
| popular vote | votes cast directly by the people |
| electoral vote | votes cast by members of the Electoral College |
| Election Day | for National elections,the first Tuesday after the first Monday in November |