| A | B |
|---|
| candidate | one who runs for office |
| Democratic Party | one of two main political parties |
| election | process of selecting by voting |
| election day | First Tuesday after the first Monday in Nov. |
| electoral college | 538 electors to officially elect the pres. |
| federal government | government for entire U.S. |
| poll | counting votes or where one goes to vote |
| popular vote | actual number of votes cast in an election |
| representative | a member of the House of Representatives |
| voter | a citizen who votes |
| national convention | gathering of party members to select a candidate |
| Republican Party | one of two main political parties |
| George Bush | Republican candidate |
| Al Gore | Democratic candidate |
| voter registration | signing up to vote |
| candidate | a qualified citizen who runs for office |
