Linkage Institutions

3. election that occurs in November, for the president, representatives, and some members of the senate
5. linkage institution that delivers information through television, radio, newspaper, or the internet
8. person who is not associated with any political party
10. election that occurs between presidential elections
13. people who share a common interest and work together to change policy
14. political party in the US, believes in limited government and strong military
17. supported by members of the two major political parties (the Democrats and the Republicans)
18. group of people with similar ideas on how the government should function
19. person running for elected office

1. ways that people connect to the government
2. problems facing our country or community that need solutions,
4. process of gathering public support for a candidate
6. believing in the value of established and traditional practices in politics and society
7. news that seeks to deliberately misinform voters
9. political party in the US, believes in government support and equality
11. person who is currently in office
12. election to determine who will run in the general election
15. official paper or electronic form on which voters indicate choices of candidates and ballot measures
16. the tuesday after the first monday in november