Election Glossary

1. a person born in a country or who chooses to become a member of that country by law
4. a meeting of members of a political party to nominate a candidate
6. the act of signing up to vote
8. the ceremony in which the President takes an oath before taking office
11. a survey of people to find out what they think
13. the Tuesday after the first Monday in November
16. a person already holding a political office
17. an election to choose a party candidate who will run in the general election

2. to suggest a candidate for political office
3. a group of people who share similar views and who work together to elect a candidate
5. a person who votes
7. a person who runs for political office
9. a form used in voting
10. to make a choice in an election
12. a government in which people choose their leaders
14. a series of events, rallies and speeches intended to persuade voters to vote
15. an organized public discussion by the candidates running for office