2305 B Flashcards
standards on which a judgment or decision may be based
criteria
Any of several methods of allowing people to vote without attending an official voting station
absentee voting
Composed of or based on two legislative chambers or branches
bicameral
An alliance, especially a temporary one, of people, factions, parties, or nations
coalition
An operation or series of operations energetically pursued to accomplish a purpose
campaign
The act or process of choosing someone to fill an office or position
election
The deprivation of the privileges and immunities of citizenship.
disenfranchisement
The collective people of a country, state, or district who are entitled to vote.
electorate
A privilege or right granted by law, especially the right to vote in the election of public officials
franchise
A command or authorization given by a political electorate to the winner of an election
mandate