Political Parties & Elections

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Across
  1. 4. political doctrine that takes protecting and enhancing the freedom of the individual to be the central problem of politics.
  2. 9. Members of political parties are connected because they are members of the same organization
  3. 10. The party NOT in power closely watches the actions of the party in power
  4. 13. Legislative and Executive branches must cooperate in order to accomplish anything
  5. 14. First Tuesday of November every even numbered year
  6. 15. the vote of the people or “majority rule”
Down
  1. 1. THE major function Select candidate and present them to the voters Work to help their candidate win elections
  2. 2. a group of people who seek to control government through the winning of elections and the holding of public office
  3. 3. Election within a party to select their candidate to run for office
  4. 5. College A group of selected official or “electorates” who will cast their vote for the presidential candidate
  5. 6. Activate interest and participation in public affairs
  6. 7. City, State or Local Offices may be on the ballot
  7. 8. Elections that are during the middle of the President’s Term
  8. 11. political philosophy or attitude that emphasizes respect for traditional institutions
  9. 12. government action based on firm allegiance to a political party.