campaigns and elections definitions

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