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The way a country produces, divides up, and uses its money
ECONOMY
People choose their leaders and decide public issues
VOTE
To propose or offer the name of someone for a political office
NOMINATE
Of or describing a union of states having a central government
FEDERAL
A person who seeks political office
CANDIDATE
A person who lives in a specific jurisdiction
RESIDENT
A person guilty of a crime more serious than a misdemeanor
FELON
A person who was born in or chooses to live in a country.
CITIZEN
A government that is run by the people who live under it
DEMOCRACY
A person currently holding office
INCUMBENT
Associated with a particular political party
PARTISAN
lack of interest or concern
APATHY
A person's name is added to the list of eligible voters
REGISTER
Place where votes are cast
POLLINGPLACE
Not associated with a particular political party
NONPARTISAN
Closed meeting of party members to determine nominations
CAUCUS
The right to vote
SUFFRAGE
All the voters of a particular district
CONSTITUENCY
An organization working to gain political power or control
PARTY
A person given power or authority to vote for others
DELEGATE
A voter who does not belong to a political party
INDEPENDENT VOTER
To choose by voting
ELECT
The constitutional right to vote
FRANCHISE
Printed form used in voting
BALLOT
To collect opinions about important issues or happenings
POLL