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caucus
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A meeting of the members of a legislative body who are also members of a certain political party in order to select candidates for the next election |
| margin |
An amount of something that is larger |
| constituency
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A group of voters in a specific area who elected a representative to the legislative body |
| bias |
Prejudice in favor of or against a thing, person, or group when compared with another |
| party |
An organization that is trying to gain political power |
| ballot |
A process of voting, normally in secret and in writing or through electronic means |
| candidate |
A person who is nominated for election |
| primary
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A preliminary election to appoint delegates to a party conference or to select candidates for a principal election |
| slate
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A list of the candidates of a political party that are running for different open offices |
| debate
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A formal discussion on a specific topic in a public meeting or legislative assembly |
| campaign |
Work in an organized and active manner toward a particular goal, often a political one |
| nominee |
A person who is formally entered as a candidate for political office |
| charisma |
Compelling charm or attractiveness that is able to inspire devotion from others |
| controversy |
A prolonged disagreement that is often heated and in public |