Across
- 1. refers to the republican party, previously known as the Grand Old Party
- 2. a person who is strongly devoted to a political party
- 6. the group of individuals who formally elect the unites states president and vice-president
- 8. a discussion between candidates help to address issues and campaign platforms
- 9. a commission that oversees federal campaigns. founded in 1974
- 12. a government of the people, by the people, and for the people
- 13. an individual that is appointed or elected to represent others
Down
- 1. a campaign involving citizens as a main political group
- 3. an individual currently holding a position in office
- 4. an individual running for office in an election
- 5. a form of government in which power is divided between one central power and several regional powers
- 6. the period before an election during which candidates raise money and seek voters' support
- 7. campaign money given before or during primaries. these funds help a campaign establish momentum
- 10. a person proposed by others for election to office
- 11. a schedule of planned actions and events leading to the election of the candidate