Election Crossword

4. A person given power or authority to vote for others; a representative
5. The upper house of the Congress, with two members from each state (100 members total) who each serve six‐year terms
7. The act of officially naming a candidate
9. A stand on an issue by a political party
11. The orientation of those who favor government by the people
14. Member of the Republican political party, one of the two major political parties
16. Legislative group consisting of the House of Representatives and the Senate
17. An organization working to gain political power or control

1. The drawing up of voting districts in unusual shapes in order to benefit a certain group
2. A vote choosing the winner of a position or political office
3. Someone who is considered for the election
6. The individuals chosen by the voters to elect the president and vice president of the United States
8. Printed form or other item used in voting
10. Closed meeting of party members to determine nominations
12. A political position
13. Course of action designed to influence voters in an election
15. A choice that is made by counting the number of people in favor of each alternative