Apportionment

Apportionment is the process by which representation in legislative bodies is distributed among... More >>

Ballot

Ballot is the means by which voters indicate their choices in an election. The ballot lists the... More >>

Caucus

Caucus is any gathering of individuals to nominate candidates for office or to endorse a policy... More >>

Corrupt practices

Corrupt practices are unethical techniques used by politicians to gain a political advantage in... More >>

Election

Election is the process by which people vote for the candidate or proposal of their choice. The... More >>

Election campaign

Election campaign is a series of operations designed to win votes for a certain candidate, party,... More >>

Electoral College

Electoral College is a group of representatives that formally elects the president and vice... More >>

Fifteenth Amendment

Fifteenth Amendment to the United States Constitution guarantees that an American citizen shall... More >>

Gerrymander

Gerrymander, JEHR ee man duhr, is the practice of dividing a city, state, or country into voting... More >>

Hatch Political Activities Act

Hatch Political Activities Act is a law that limits the political activities of United States... More >>

Initiative and referendum

Initiative and referendum are actions that allow the voters of a city, state, or country a... More >>

Plebiscite

Plebiscite, PLEHB uh syt, is a vote of the people on any question. But the term has come to mean... More >>

Political convention

Political convention is a gathering at which major political parties in the United States... More >>

Primary election

Primary election is a method of selecting candidates to run for public office. In a primary... More >>

Proportional representation

Proportional representation is a system of electing members of a legislature. It is designed to... More >>