Across
- 5. The current holder of an elected office.
- 7. When a popular candidate helps others from the same party win, encouraging straight-ticket voting.
- 11. The process where voters petition to remove officeholders between elections.
- 12. A voter who does not belong to any political party.
- 13. An election system where the candidate with the most votes wins, even without a majority.
- 16. The system used in the US to elect the president and vice president.
- 17. Voting for all candidates from one party for every office on the ballot.
- 18. A local meeting where party members discuss and support candidates.
- 20. A citizen’s belief that they can influence government and political outcomes.
Down
- 1. Approximately one-third of voters who are undecided and can swing between parties.
- 2. The right to vote.
- 3. Voting based on predictions of how a candidate or party will perform.
- 4. The percentage of eligible voters who actually cast a ballot.
- 6. An election that occurs halfway through a presidential term, often with lower turnout.
- 8. The citizens eligible to vote and make their voices heard.
- 9. Voting based on what benefits the voter most, like their personal best interest.
- 10. When states schedule primaries and caucuses earlier to gain influence in the election process.
- 14. Voting based on a candidate’s or party’s recent past performance or track record.
- 15. A survey to collect opinions about issues or candidates after voting.
- 19. The printed form or item used when casting your vote.