American Elections Explained: IELTS and TOEFL Preparation

In this week's live English lesson, you will learn at least 25 words, terms, idioms, and English phrasal verbs Americans use when talking about U.S. elections.

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1. Ballot: A paper with a list of candidates or issues to vote on.
I marked my choices on the ballot and put it in the box.

2. Candidate: A person trying to be elected.
Each candidate gave a speech at the town hall.

3. Campaign: Activities to get people to vote for a candidate.
The campaign volunteers knocked on doors to promote their candidate.

4. Primary Election: An election to choose a party's candidate.
The primary election decides who will represent the party in the main election.

5. Incumbent: The current officeholder who is running again.
Sentence: The incumbent mayor has a strong chance of winning again.

6. Polling Place: A place where people go to vote.
My polling place is at the local elementary school.

7. Absentee Ballot: A ballot for someone who cannot vote in person.
I mailed in my absentee ballot last week.

8. Electoral College: A group of people who formally elect the president and vice president.
The Electoral College meets after the general election to cast their votes.

9. Debate: A formal discussion between candidates.
The debate between the candidates was on TV.

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