Across
- 3. the place where votes are cast.
- 5. a person who is strongly devoted to a political party.
- 8. a form of government in which power is divided between one central power and several regional powers.
- 9. a member of a state or other political community. only united states citizens are allowed to vote in political elections.
- 11. an individual currently holding a position of office.
- 13. a government of the people, by the people, and for the people.
- 14. the ability to effectively use language, through the practice of exaggeration or display, to influence others.
- 15. a person or company whose duty is to research public opinion.
Down
- 1. a person proposed by others for election to office.
- 2. a group united by similar political values, joined to influence the federal election.
- 4. an individual running for office in an election.
- 6. a discussion between candidates held to address issues and campaign platforms.
- 7. the occurrence of a shocking electoral victory in which one candidates votes far surpass those of other candidates.
- 10. a non-official, non-specific study of voter preferences in an election.
- 12. a statement of issues announced at party conventions.