Across
- 3. an individual currently holding a position of office
- 7. an individual that is appointed or elected to represent others
- 8. a non-official, non-scientific study of voter preference in election
- 10. a schedule of planned actions and events leading to the election of the candidate
- 13. a person or company whose duty is to research public opinion
- 14. the place where votes are cast. the term poll is also used to describe a survey researching public opinion
- 15. a discussion between candidates held to address issues and campaign platforms
Down
- 1. an individual running for office in an election
- 2. a person proposed by others for election to office
- 4. a person who does not identify with any particular political party
- 5. a group united by similar political values, joined to influence the federal election
- 6. a government of the people, by the people, and for the people
- 9. a statement of issues announced at party conventions
- 11. a person who is strongly devoted to a political party
- 12. refers to the Republican party, previously known as the Grand Old Party