Civic Concepts and Terminology

a native inhabitant of the country

• citizen

• foreigner

• immigrant

• tourist

a moderated discussion between people of different beliefs

• discussion

• debate

• argument

• dialogue

someone who seeks to or is nominated to an office or position

• candidate

• applicant

• nominee

• representative

a person nominated for candidacy

• candidate

• nominee

• applicant

• representative

an election involving all or most of the citizens of the country

• general election

• local election

• primary election

• special election

the representation of views people have on different issues

• party

• group

• association

• movement

an organized course of action towards a goal

• campaign

• strategy

• project

• initiative

synonym for vote

• ballot

• poll

• referendum

• plebiscite

a group of people who cast their vote for presidential candidates

• electoral college

• popular vote

• senate committee

• state legislature

a collection of ideas or influences that are represented by a group

• platform

• framework

• network

• system