Political Campaign Study Guide Graded A+

delegate {Ans: A person appointed or elected to represent others}Swing State {Ans: a state that does not consistently vote either Democratic or Republican in presidential elections}fundraising {Ans: The activity of requesting money in the form of donations}Examples of swing states {Ans: Ohio and Florida}political convention {Ans: Meeting of the delegates of a political party for the purpose of writing a platform and choosing candidates for office.}Presidential Debates {Ans: Official televised debates between presidential nominees that are highly important to the campaign.}Electoral College {Ans: a body of people representing the states of the US, who formally cast votes for the election of the president and vice president.}incumbent {Ans: An officeholder who is seeking reelection.}Primary Debates {Ans: Presidential hopefuls debate candidates from the SAME PARTY before primary elections}general election {Ans: election in which voters decide which candidates will actually fill elective public offices}candidate {Ans: a person running for political office}campaign {Ans: A series of actions intended to accomplish a goal}town hall debate {Ans: the general public is allowed to ask questions of the candidates}Caucus {Ans: A meeting of local party members to choose party officials or candidates for