Across
- 1. The place where cotes are cast; also used to describe a survey researching public opinion
- 3. The ability to effectively use language, through the practice of exaggeration or display, to influence others
- 7. A non-official, non-scientific study of voter preferences in an election
- 10. Refers to the Republican party, previously known as the Grand Old Party
- 11. A discussion between candidates held to address issues and campaign platforms
- 12. A voter who does not claim to be a member of a political party
- 13. An individual currently holding a position for office
Down
- 1. A group united by similar political views, joined to influence federal elections
- 2. An individual that is appointed or elected to represent others
- 4. A person or company whose duty is to research public opinion
- 5. A person who does not identify with any particular political party
- 6. The occurrence of a shocking electoral victory in which one candidate's votes far surpass those of other candidates
- 8. A person who is strongly devoted to a political party
- 9. An individual running for office in an election
- 14. A person proposed by others for election to office