Government Crossword Puzzle

1. Voting – Voting for candidates from different parties on the same ballot.
3. – The current holder of a political office.
7. – A small voting district within a city or county.
11. of Approval – A party’s endorsement of a candidate’s qualifications and character.
12. – A party function that involves educating and energizing voters.
15. – The role of the party not in power to monitor and criticize the party in power.
16. – A union of individuals or groups formed to support a common goal, often in elections.
17. Party – A minor party based on a specific set of beliefs or ideology.
18. – The process of selecting candidates to run for public office.
19. Function – The role parties play in organizing and operating government.

1. Party – A minor party focused on one public policy issue.
2. System – A political system dominated by two major parties.
4. – Winning an election by having the most votes, even if not a majority.
5. Protest Party – A party formed during economic hardship to express dissatisfaction.
6. Party – One of the two major political parties in the U.S., traditionally associated with liberal policies.
8. Party – The other major U.S. political party, traditionally associated with conservative policies.
9. Party – A political party with less support and little chance of winning major elections.
10. Convention – A meeting held by a political party to nominate presidential candidates.
13. Party – A group seeking to control government by winning elections and holding public office.
14. Party – A party that breaks away from a major party, often led by a strong personality.