13. Define these terms and concepts:

a. coalition-

b. independent-

C. spoiler

d. electorate

e. precinct

f. split-ticket voting

Coalition - an alliance for combined action, especially a temporary alliance of political parties forming a government or of states.

Independent - free from outside control; not depending on another's authority.

Spoiler - a person or thing that spoils something

Electorate - all the people in a country or area who are entitled to vote in an election.

Precinct - a district of a city or town as defined for police purposes.

Split-ticket voting - Split-ticket voting refers to when a voter in an election votes for candidates from different political parties when multiple offices are being decided by a single election, as opposed to straight-ticket voting, where a voter chooses candidates from the same political party for every office up for election.

The terms has been described below.

Explanation:

a) Coalition - When a political parties, organisation or countries associate with each other temporary for some benefits, this is known as coalition.

b) Independent - When anything/anyone doesn't depend on others then this is known as independent.

c) Spoiler - When someone wants to spoil something then it is known as spoiler.

d) Electorate - The people who have a permission to give the vote is known as electorate.

e) Precinct - It is a geographical area which is used only for special purpose.

f) Split-ticket voting - When voter vote in an election for the candidate from different parties when multiple offices are being decided by a single election are known as split ticket voting.