C and E - Brett VandenBroeke

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Across
  1. 2. Press coverage of political events that communicate political issues and occurrences to the public. This coverage can be intentionally or unintentionally biased in favor of a particular candidate
  2. 4. A discussion between candidates held to address issues and campaign platforms
  3. 5. A government of the people, by the people, and for the people
  4. 9. A statement of issues announced at party conventions
  5. 10. The ability to effectively use language, through the practice of exaggeration or display, to influence others
  6. 11. A schedule of planned actions and events leading to the election of the candidate
  7. 12. The occurrence of a shocking electoral victory in which one candidate's votes far surpass those of other candidates
  8. 14. Ideas and points of debate around which candidates may develop policy. Issues are sometimes divided into those that concern domestic affairs within the United States, and those related to foreign policy
Down
  1. 1. A form of government in which power is divided between once central power and several regional powers
  2. 3. A group united by similar political views, joined to influence the federal election
  3. 6. An individual running for office in an election
  4. 7. A member of a state or other political community. Only United States citizens are allowed to vote in political elections
  5. 8. A non-official, non-scientific study of voter preferences in an election
  6. 9. The place where votes are cast. The term 'poll' is also used to describe a survey researching public opinion
  7. 13. A person proposed by others for election to office