Lesson 7

3. a primary election in which any registered voter can vote for a candidate
7. a person who is currently holding an office
9. the largest number of votes cast for the office, but not more than half
10. a series of actions intended to win an election
11. a series of statements expressing the party’s principles, beliefs, and positions on election issues
14. an election in which voters choose candidates to represent each party in a general election
15. a political system dominated by two major parties
16. an organization of citizens who wish to influence and control government by getting their members elected to office
17. the right to vote in political elections
18. the drawing of electoral district boundaries to favor a political party, group, or incumbent

1. a political party other than the two major parties
2. a meeting of party delegates held every four years to choose a presidential ticket and write the party’s platform
4. an organization that tries to influence government policies and decisions
5. a requirement that citizens register to vote before an election to prevent fraud
6. the group of electors who formally elect the president and vice president of the United States
8. an organization formed to collect money and provide financial support for political candidates
12. the act of trying to influence legislators to support a group’s position
13. a primary election in which only declared party members can vote for a candidate