Hey Emma, have you ever heard about the word Government and do you know what it means?hmm.. well a bit but not really, can you teach me more about what it means?
Caption: The backyard Example of a Government: Monarchy, Colonialism
Yes! I have and also yes i do know what it means, what about you?Sure! a Government is a system that makes laws in order to keep order and control in a country, the Government is the one that makes decisions that affect the people.
Hmm my teacher wants us to define political party but I really have no idea what it means.Wow that would be great, I'm listening.Ohhh! thanks so much now I know what it means and I will make sure to share it with my class.
Caption: The house balconyExample: Democratic Party, Republican Party
Well seems like you're lucky because I do know what it means and I can tell you!A political party is an organization that coordinates candidates to compete in a particular country's elections.
Before we go to sleep, why don't we talk about the meanings of constituency and candidate?Okay.A candidate is a person who applies for a job or is nominated for election.
Caption: Bedroom Example (Constituency) People going to vote.
Good idea! You define candidate and I'll define constituency.A constituency is a body of voters in a specific area who elect a representative to a legislative body.
Yea you're right! I'll start with electorate.Electorate is all the people in a country or area who are entitled to vote in an election.
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Now I'll do voter's list.A voter's list is a handwritten or typed listing of electors eligible to vote at a voting station.
Guys, since we're on break, we should review the meanings of the three words: electorate, voter's list, an floating voters.Great! Lastly, floating voter.A floating voter is a person who does not vote consistently for any single political party.
I know it teacher, a manifesto is a public declaration of policy and aims, especially one issued before an election by a political party or candidate.
Now does someone already know the meaning of the second word which is manifesto, if so please come up to share.
Caption: School (classroom)Example (representative) US Congress
Good morning students! today we'll learn two new words with their meanings!
The first word is representative.A representative is a person who has been chosen to act or make decisions on behalf of another person or group of people.
Hmm I'm bored lets play a game.Well I'll tell you a word and you'll have to give me the meaning of it.Okay! so the word is ballot, can you give me the meaning of that word.
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Sure! which game and how do we play?Sounds fun, lets play then!I know this! a ballot is a process of voting, in writing and typically in secret.