Across
- 3. a person who is strongly devoted to a political party
- 5. the ability to effectively use language, through the practice of exaggeration or display, to influence others
- 8. refers to republican party, previously known as the Grand Old Party
- 11. a government of the people, by the people, and for the people
- 12. a person or company whose duty is to research public opinion
- 13. an individual currently holding a position of office
- 14. a discussion between candidates held to address issues and campaign platforms
Down
- 1. a form of government in which power is divided between one central power and several regional powers
- 2. poll a non-official, non scientific study of voter preferences in an election
- 3. a statement of issues announced at party conventions
- 4. an individual that is appointed or elected to represent others
- 6. an individual running for office in an election
- 7. the occurrence of a shocking electoral victory in which one candidateś votes far surpass those of other candidates
- 9. a person proposed by others for election to office
- 10. the place where votes are cast. Also describes a survey researching public opinion