Unit 3 Participation in Government

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Across
  1. 1. A person who runs for political office.
  2. 3. Peacefully breaking laws to protest injustice.
  3. 6. An election where voters make the final choice among candidates.
  4. 7. Rights that protect individuals’ freedoms from government interference.
  5. 10. Attempting to influence lawmakers' decisions.
  6. 11. People chosen by voters to hold public office.
  7. 15. Group that raises money to support political campaigns.
  8. 16. The first ten amendments to the U.S. Constitution.
  9. 17. Communication channels that distribute news and information.
  10. 19. An organization seeking to influence public policy.
  11. 20. Redrawing voting districts to favor one party.
Down
  1. 2. Statistical characteristics of populations, such as age or race.
  2. 4. Legal requirement that the government must respect all legal rights.
  3. 5. The process where voters select candidates for a general election.
  4. 8. A direct vote by the people on a specific law or issue.
  5. 9. The collective views of the public on political issues.
  6. 12. Organizations that nominate candidates and seek to influence government.
  7. 13. Amendment Protects against self-incrimination and double jeopardy.
  8. 14. The people represented by elected officials.
  9. 18. The principle that laws apply the same to all people.