Congress And Elections Crossword

3. The belief that one's political participation really matters that one's vote can actually make a difference
9. Funds obtained by political parties that are spent on party activities, such as get out the vote drives
10. The person already holding a political office
11. Requirement that voters be able to read formerly used in the South to disenfranchise blacks
14. One of the key inducements used by party machines
16. A regular election of candidates for office, as opposed to a primary election
17. Election by at least one vote more than any other candidate in the race
18. The study of the rights and duties of citizens
19. ticket, Voting with one party for one office and with another party for other offices

1. The way one thinks which controls their views on certain topics
2. An individual who actively promotes a political party
4. Group of individuals with a common interest upon which every political party depends
5. Electoral system in which legislative seats are awarded only to the candidates who come in first in their constituencies
6. A system adopted by the states that require voters to register well in advance of an election
7. A meeting of people where they vote on who they would like their party's nominee to be
8. Influencing government decision makers through direct campaign contributions by a
12. A social group whose members control some field of activity and who have common aims
13. A primary where voters directly select the candidates who will run for office
14. A tax a person is required to pay before he or she is allowed to vote
15. People qualified to vote