Reading HELPDESK Academic Vocabulary
distribute being given out or disbursed to clients, customers, or members of a group
assemble to gather together
Content Vocabulary
canvass to solicit votes and determine opinions
petition an appeal
caucus a private meeting of party leaders to choose candidates for office
direct primary an election in which party members select people to run in the general election
closed primary an election in which only members of a political party can vote
open primary an election in which all voters may participate
plurality the largest number of votes in an election
ticket a party's candidates for president and vice president
TAKING NOTES: Key Ideas and Details
LISTING Use the graphic organizer to list the ways that candidates are selected to run for office.