DEFINITION OF KEY TERMS
GOVERNMENT: A group of people charged with the duty of managing and coordinating the affairs of a State or a Nation. They make and enforce laws.
POLITICS: The set of activities carried out by individuals or a group of Like minds aimed towards gaining authority in an organization, a State or a Nation.
10 WORDS ASSOCIATED WITH GOVERNMENT AND POLITICS AND THEIR MEANING
- Election: A formal process through which citizens choose representatives or leaders, typically through voting. Elections can be held at local, state, or national levels and can involve various positions, such as president, senators, or governors.
- Campaign: A planned effort by a political party or candidate to influence voters and win an election. It often involves advertising, speeches, debates, rallies, and other forms of communication aimed at gaining public support.
- Party: A political organization that seeks to influence government policy by getting its members elected to public office. Political parties typically have specific ideologies or platforms, such as liberal, conservative, or socialist views.
- Vote: A formal expression of preference or choice, typically in an election. Citizens vote for their preferred candidate or policy on a ballot, and the outcome is determined by the majority.
- Primaries: Preliminary elections within political parties to select candidates who will represent the party in a general election. Primaries allow party members to vote for their preferred candidate, who will then run in the main election.
- Rally: A public gathering organized by political parties or candidates to express support, promote their agenda, or raise awareness about key issues. Rallies often involve speeches, performances, and demonstrations to energize voters.
- Candidate: A person running for a political office, seeking election to represent the interests of a specific group of people. Candidates are nominated by political parties or may run as independents.
- Electorate: The body of eligible voters who are entitled to participate in elections. The electorate can vary depending on the location and the type of election, but it generally consists of adult citizens who meet the requirements for voting.
- Ballot: A method used by voters to cast their votes in an election. A ballot may be a paper form, electronic system, or other device on which voters mark their choices for candidates or issues.
- Biometrics: The use of biological and behavioral data (such as fingerprints, facial recognition, or iris scans) for identification purposes. In the context of elections, biometrics may be used to verify voter identity, ensuring that only eligible individuals cast a vote and reducing the risk of fraud.
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- Words associated with home and family life
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- Words associated with Islamic religion
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- Words associated with Human internal body system
- Words associated with Health and Health care
- Words associated with Government and Administration
