Across
- 5. A person who attempts to influence a candidate's platform toward a specific issue. They are often accused of soft money to gain the candidate's support for their issue.
- 7. the occurrence of a shocking electoral victory in which one candidates votes far surpass those of other candidates.
- 8. A discussion between candidates held to address issues and campaign platforms
- 10. A member of a state or other political community
- 13. A voter who does not claim to be a member of a political party.
- 15. An individual running for office in an election
Down
- 1. Meetings where party members gather together to nominate a candidate
- 2. Refers to the republican party, previously known as the Grand Old Party
- 3. AN individual that is appointed or elected to represent others.
- 4. A grassroots campaign is one that involves the citizens (common people) as main political group
- 6. An individual currently holding a position of office
- 9. A schedule of planned actions and actions leading to the election of the candidate
- 11. Ideas and points of debate around which candidates may develop policy. Issues are sometimes divided into those that concern domestic affairs within the US, and those related to foreign policy.
- 12. A form of government in which power is decided between one central power and several regional powers.
- 14. A government of the people, by the people, for the people.