| A | B |
|---|
| ticket | the candidates for President and Vice President |
| electorate | the people who are entitled to vote during an election |
| direct primary | an election in which party members select people to run in the general election |
| caucus | a private meeting of party leaders to choose candidates for office |
| Political Action Committee | an organization specifically designed to collect money and provide financial support for political candidates |
| open primary | an election in which all voters may participate |
| closed primary | an election in which only members of a political party can vote |
| platform | the statement of a political party’s principles, beliefs, and positions on vital issues |
