Across
- 2. a person proposed by others for election to office.
- 6. a government of the people, by the people, and for the people.
- 8. a schedule of planned actions and events leading to the election of the candidates
- 10. a person who does not identify with any particular political party.
- 12. a group united by similar political values, joined to influence the federal election.
- 13. a discussion between candidates held to address issues and campaign platforms
Down
- 1. a person or company whose duty is to research public opinion.
- 3. press coverage of political events that communicate political issues and occurrences to the public. This coverage can be intentionally or unintentionally biased in favor of a particular candididate.
- 4. an individual currently holding a position of office.
- 5. a member of a state or other political community. Only Unites States citizens are allowed to vote in political elections.
- 7. campaign money given before/during primaries. These funds help a campaign establish momentum.
- 8. an individual running for office in an election
- 9. a statement of issues announced at party conventions.
- 11. a person who is strongly devoted to a political part.
- 12. the place where votes are cast. The term poll is also used to describe a survey researching public opinion.