### Question
How is the term political party defined?


### Answer
The term **political party** is defined in *18 U.S.C. § 207* as the following:

> an association, committee, or organization that nominates a candidate for election to any Federal or State elected office whose name appears on the election ballot as the candidate of such association, committee, or organization

#### Citation:
  - *18 U.S.C. § 207*
  - Heading: **PART I-CRIMES > CHAPTER 11-BRIBERY, GRAFT, AND CONFLICTS OF INTEREST**

