How the Election Process Works

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Across
  1. 2. The paper or electronic form used to cast a vote.
  2. 5. College The group that officially elects the president.
  3. 7. To make a choice for a candidate or issue during an election.
  4. 10. The organized effort candidates make to gain support.
  5. 11. Party A group of people who share ideas about government.
  6. 12. A citizen who is registered and takes part in an election.
  7. 14. A person who is running for an elected position.
Down
  1. 1. The process by which people vote to choose their leaders.
  2. 3. A discussion where candidates share and compare their ideas.
  3. 4. A meeting where members of a political party choose their candidate.
  4. 6. A person chosen to represent their state in the Electoral College.
  5. 8. of Office A promise the president makes to uphold the Constitution.
  6. 9. The ceremony where the new president takes office.
  7. 13. An early election that helps choose a party’s candidate.