POLITICAL BEHAVIOR

3. An alliance, often temporary of people, parties, or nations to achieve a common goal
5. A fee, now unconstitutional, required of voters in many southern states; designed to discourage African-American voters
7. System in which the winner receives the largest number of votes
8. Selection and naming of a candidate for office
11. Private meeting of party leaders held to select candidates
13. Campaign contributions that are unregulated by federal law
15. The process of formally having one's name placed on a list of those eligible to vote
17. Winner of an election in first place, but with under 50% of the votes
18. Branch of the political science dealing with citizens and their activities
19. Attempts to influence public officials.
20. Person who has a high degree of political participation

1. Election that chooses which candidate wins an office
2. People who are qualified to vote in an election
4. A vote for candidates of different parties in the same election
6. An examination of reading and writing skills, now unconstitutional, that citizens had to pass before they were allowed to vote
9. Private groups formed to influence public policy
10. Practice of rewarding political supporters with government jobs
12. A body of ideas or beliefs
14. A current officeholder
16. The feeling that one's vote has an effect