A. = Adjective ADV. = Adverb IDM. = Idiom N. = Noun V. = Verb |
| to abandon |
V. to leave something behind; to give something up |
| to back |
V. to give support to |
| a ballot |
N. the piece of paper you write your vote on |
| to campaign |
V. to advertise oneself (or someone else) as a candidate in an upcoming election; to work towards getting oneself (or someone else) elected |
| a campaign |
N. 1) the process of trying to get oneself (or someone else) elected 2) an attempt or series of attempts to achieve a goal |
| to cast (a ballot) |
V. to put (your ballot) in the ballot box |
| connections |
N. social relationships which allow you certain opportunities; the people you know who can help you (get a job, raise money, gain power, etc.) |
| to debate |
V. to have a structured, formal argument about a controversial topic |
| a debate |
N. a structured, formal argument on a controversial topic |
| to elect |
V. to choose someone to be a leader through a democratic vote |
| an election |
N. the process of choosing a leader through a democratic vote |
| to run for president |
V. to campaign to be president, to try to become president |
| to vote |
V. to formally express one's choice in writing or by raising one's hand; to make one's choice in an election |
| a vote |
N. the act of formally expressing one's choice in writing or by raising one's hand |