Across
- 5. an individual that is appointed or elected to represent others
- 7. an individual running for office
- 8. a person who does not identify with any particular political party
- 11. a group united by similar political values, joined to influence the federal election
- 12. a member of state or other political community
- 13. a statement of issues announced at party conventions
- 14. a discussion between candidates held to address issues and campaign platforms
Down
- 1. a person or company whose duty is to research the public opinion
- 2. the place where votes are cast. Also used to describe a survey researching the public opinion
- 3. a schedule of planned actions and events leading to the election of the candidate
- 4. a person who is strongly devoted to a political party
- 5. a government of people, by the people, and for the people
- 6. the ability to effectively use language, through the practice of exaggeration or display, to influence others
- 9. an individual currently holding a position for office
- 10. a person proposed by others for election to office