Government Crossword

2. A discussion between candidates held to address issues and campaign platforms
3. A person who is strongly devoted to a political party.
4. The period before an election during which candidates raise money and seek voters' support.
6. An individual running for office in an election.
7. A grassroots campaign is one that involves the citizens (common people) as a main political group.
9. A method of voting which enables registered voters to vote in a given election without physically going to
12. A schedule of planned actions and events leading to the election of the candidate.
15. Refers to the Republican party, previously known as the Grand Old Party.
16. Campaign money given before or during primaries. These funds help a campaign establish momentum.
17. A form of government in which power is divided between one central power and several regional powers.
18. A commission that oversees federal campaigns. Founded in 1974.

1. An individual currently holding a position of office.
2. An individual that is appointed or elected to represent others.
3. A group united by similar political values, joined to influence the federal election.
4. The group of individuals who formally elect the United States president and vicepresident.
5. polls.
8. A government of the people, by the people, and for the people.
10. A person who does not identify with any particular political party.
11. A member of a state or other political community. Only United States citizens are allowed to vote in political
13. A statement of issues announced at party conventions.
14. A person proposed by others for election to office.