Across
- 2. a member of a state or other political community, only US citizens are allowed to vote in political elections
- 5. the occurrence of a shocking electoral victory in which one candidate´s votes far surpass those of other candidates
- 6. a person who is strongly devoted to a political party
- 7. a form of government in which power is divided between one central power and several regional powers
- 8. an individual that is appointed or elected to represent others
- 9. the ability to effectively use language, through the practice of exaggeration or display, to influence others
- 10. a grassroots campaign is one that involves the citizens as a main political group
- 11. an individual currently holding an office position
- 14. a discussion between candidates held to address issues and campaign platforms
- 15. a group united by similar political values, joined to influence federal election
Down
- 1. an individual running for office in an election
- 3. a person who does not identify with any particular political party
- 4. a statement of issues announced at party conventions
- 12. a person proposed by others for election into office
- 13. press coverage of political events that communicate political issues and occurrences to the public, it an be intentionally or unintentionally biased in favor of a particular candidate