| A | B |
|---|
| Democratic Party | political party that stands for individual rights |
| Republican Party | political party that stands for a limited government |
| multiparty | many parties |
| coalition | group of several political parties |
| minor party | political party whose voting strength is too weak to win |
| nominate | to select someone for an office |
| progressive | in favor of changing government |
| third party | political party that exists in a nation that has a two party system |
| conservative | person who does not like change |
| liberal | person who is open to change |
| platform | statement of ideas and policies of a political party |
| incumbent | person who holds an office |
| fund raiser | activity held to raise money |
| constituent | member of an office holder's district |
| primary election | election to choose candidates |
| direct primary | primary where voters choose a candidate |
| indirect primary | primary where members choose delegates |
| preference | choice |
| alternate | someone who is appointed to substitute |
| nominee | person who has been chosen to run for election |
| keynote address | speech that presents the main issues of interest |
| roll call | to call off the name of each state |
| acceptance | agreeing to |
| publicity | attention gained by giving out information |
| donate | to give money or help |
| political action committee | group that collects money to spend for political purposes |
| soft money | money given to federal political parties |
| hard money | money given directly to a national candidate |
| eligible | to have the right to do something |
| register | to fill out a form |
| redistricting | changing the borders of a voting area |
| gerrymander | to make voting districts that are unfair |
| referendum | the act of submitting a matter to a direct vote |
| initiative | process of proposing a law through a petition |
| recall | process of removing a public official from office |
