| A | B |
| concede | to admit defeat |
| Republican | G.W. Bush's party, conservatives |
| congressional | meansboth House +Senate |
| representative | member of the House of Rep. |
| poll | where you vote |
| campaign | organized plan for election |
| primary | first elections held in spring |
| senatorial | having to do with the Senate |
| caucus | meeting to make plans |
| majority | having more votes than others |
| absentee | voting early by mail if absent |
| Democrat | Al Gore's liberal party |
| presidential | refers to highest office of America |
| election | choosing by vote |
| electoral | votes cast by elec. college |
| debate | vocal speaking competition |
| muckrake | to expose "dirt" of opponent |
| Independent | not aligning with a major party |
| popular | vote cast by citizens |
| plurality | difference between #1 and #2 |