| A | B |
|---|
| Spring Primaries | Where the parties nominate their candidates |
| General Election | The first Tues. after the first Mon. of Nov. |
| Task of delegates | nominate candidates for pres. and VP and draw platform |
| Platform | A document that states party's view on issues |
| Plank | Party's view on a single issue |
| Third Party | Minor political party such |
| Major Political Parties | Democrats and Republicans |
| Rally | Organized promotion of party candidate |
