Political Crossword

1. a contribution to a political party that is not accounted as going to a particular candidate, thus avoiding various legal limitations.
5. an alliance for combined action, especially a temporary alliance of political parties forming a government or of states.
6. currently holding office
8. voter registration process starting in the late 19th century used to deny African American sufferage
9. a regular election of candidates for office, as opposed to a primary election.
11. group that is determined to encourage or prevent changes in public policy without trying to be elected.
13. the support given by a patron.
14. the number of votes cast for a candidate who receives more than any other but does not receive an absolute majority.
16. people in a country or area who are entitled to vote in a election
18. the ability to produce a desired or intended result.

1. vote for candidates of different political parties on the same ballot, instead of for candidates of only one party.
2. A preliminary election in which a party's candidates for public office are nominated by direct vote of the people
3. whichever candidate wins the majority of the popular vote, gets all the electoral college votes.
4. the study of the rights and duties of citizenship.
5. a conference of members of a legislative body who belong to a particular party or faction.
7. a person who campaigns to bring about political or social change.
10. a tax levied on every adult, without reference to income or resources.
12. ability to sign up to vote
15. a system of ideas and ideals, especially one that forms the basis of economic or political theory and policy.
17. seek to influence (a politician or public official) on an issue.