|
caucus
|
a private meeting of leaders of a political party to choose candidates
or determine policy, or such a group itself. |
| margin |
an amount allowed beyond what is considered necessary, so as to
provide for profit, safety, accuracy, or the like . |
| constituency
|
the
body of voters from a district represented by an elected official. |
| bias |
to influence or prejudice (someone). |
| party |
a
group or organization formed on the basis of common political
beliefs or opinions. |
| ballot |
a
piece of paper on which a voter enters his or her vote. |
| candidate |
a person, esp. a politician, who seeks to be elected or appointed
to a certain position. |
| primary
|
a
preliminary election in which members of each party vote for candidates
to represent them in the general election. |
| slate
|
a
record, schedule, or list of activities. |
| debate
|
a
discussion of two opposing viewpoints, usu. in a formal meeting
or assembly. |
| campaign |
a
political competition for elective public office. |
| nominee |
a
person or thing that has been nominated, as for an office or honor. |
| charisma |
an
unusual ability to influence people and arouse devotion. |
| controversy |
a
dispute, esp. a public one, marked by the expression of opposing
views; debate. |
