Across
- 5. a discussion between candidates running for office
- 6. the place where votes are cast. Used to survey public opinion
- 7. a grassroots campaign is one that involves the citizens as a main political group
- 8. an individual currently holding a position of office
- 10. a non-official, non-scientific study of voter preferences in an election
- 13. refers to the Republican party, previously known as the Grand Old Party
- 14. a schedule of planned actions and events leading to the election of the candidate
- 16. an individual that is appointed or elected to represent others
- 17. a group united by similar political values
Down
- 1. a person or company whose duty is to research public opinion
- 2. a government of the people, by the people, for the people
- 3. a commission that oversees federal campaigns. Founded in 1974
- 4. a person who does not identify with any particular political party
- 9. an individual running for office in an election
- 11. a statement of issues announced at party conventions
- 12. a person proposed by others for election to office
- 15. a person who is strongly devoted to a political party