Campaigns and Elections Definitions

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Across
  1. 4. A form of government in which power is divided between one central power and several regional powers.
  2. 5. An individual running for office in an election.
  3. 8. A person who does not identify with any particular political party.
  4. 10. A member of a state or other political community.
  5. 12. A government of the people, by the people, and of the people.
  6. 13. A schedule of planned actions and events leading to the election of candidates.
Down
  1. 1. A voter who does not claim to be a member of a political party.
  2. 2. An individual that is appointed or elected to represent others.
  3. 3. A campaign that involves the citizens (common people) as a main political group.
  4. 6. A discussion between candidates held to address issues and campaign platforms.
  5. 7. The occurrence of a shocking electoral victory in which one candidate's votes far surpass those of other candidates.
  6. 8. A person who is strongly proposed by others for election to office.
  7. 9. A group united by similar political values, joined to influence the federal election
  8. 11. An individual currently holding a position of office.
  9. 14. The place where votes are cast.