Election Terms Flashcards
A piece of paper on which a voter marks their vote.
Ballot
A person who is running for a certain position.
Candidate
The person responsible for election administration, referendums, & other things regarding an election.
Chief Electoral Officer
The person responsible for the delivery & control of electoral events in the district they have been assigned to.
Returning Officer
The process in which people vote on someone to be in a certain position.
Election
A website which gives information regarding Canadian Elections.
Elections Canada
A person who elects someone during an election.
Elector
A person who is responsible for collecting data on potential voters, usually by going door-to-door.
Enumerator
A person who is currently in a certain position.
Incumbent
The list of policies & values which a party claims to support.
Platform
A group of people who have come together to uphold & establish certain policies.
Political Party
A person who is responsible for managing a voting station.
Voting Officer
A station where voters cast their ballots for an election.
Voting Station
A person responsible for representing a candidate at a polling station.
Scrutineer
A ballot which is considered invalid by the authority.
Spoiled Ballot
