ELECTION WORDS CROSSWORD PUZZLE

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Across
  1. 2. – The set of principles or policies a political party stands for.
  2. 3. – More than half of the votes or seats in an election or legislature.
  3. 7. – An alliance of political parties forming a government.
  4. 10. – An organized effort to influence decision-making or win an election.
  5. 12. – All the people in a country or area who are entitled to vote.
  6. 13. – The formal ceremony to mark the start of a leader’s term in office.
  7. 14. – A system of government by the whole population or eligible members.
  8. 15. – A formal discussion between candidates on public issues.
  9. 17. – A small private area where voters mark their ballots.
Down
  1. 1. – A direct vote by citizens on a specific proposal or issue.
  2. 2. – The highest legislative authority in many countries.
  3. 4. – The current holder of an office who is seeking reelection.
  4. 5. – The fundamental laws and principles that govern a nation.
  5. 6. – The right to vote in political elections.
  6. 8. – A person who seeks or is nominated for political office.
  7. 9. – Acting or speaking on behalf of someone in a legislative body.
  8. 11. – An election to select a party’s candidate for the general election.
  9. 16. – The paper or electronic form used to cast a vote.