Voting

2. Where people go to vote, typically in public buildings
8. The term used for the right to vote
11. Extended suffrage to African Americans who were recently freed from slavery
12. Candidates elected in the Primary Election face off against one another in this election
13. Voters from each party chooses a candidate to run for election
16. Lowered the voting age from 21 to 18

1. A paper with names of candidates with their political party and what office they seek
3. This vote is cast directly by the people
4. These electors represent their state in this group
5. Eliminated poll taxes
6. Extended suffrage to all African American women
7. This vote decides if leaders stay in office
9. The candidate who wins the popular vote in a state election
10. This is the committee that raises funds for candidates' campaigns
14. Lack of interest
15. To officially sign up to vote