Across
- 2. the greater part or number; the number larger than half the total
- 4. not supporting or controlled by a political party
- 6. a person who seeks an office, honor, etc.
- 9. a person who favors a republican form of government
- 12. someone who holds an office in an organization or government and participates in the exercise of authority
- 13. a native or naturalized member of a state or nation who owes allegiance to its government and is entitled to its protection
- 15. to propose (someone) for appointment or election to an office
- 16. the means of communication, as radio and television, newspapers, magazines, and the Internet, that reach or influence people widely
- 19. the highest executive officer of a modern republic
- 20. the system of fundamental principles according to which a nation, state, corporation, or the like, is governed
- 21. a political party formed as an independent group from members of one or both of the two prevailing major parties
Down
- 1. to express or signify will or choice in a matter, by casting a ballot
- 2. an election organized for educational purposes
- 3. free from party commitments in voting
- 5. the holder of an office
- 7. a person who believes in the political or social equality of all people
- 8. the system of fundamental principles according to which a nation is governed
- 10. the method of secret voting by means of printed or written ballots or by means of voting machines
- 11. a group of people who come together to contest elections and hold power in the government
- 14. to enroll to vote
- 17. the selection of a person or persons for office by vote
- 18. the competition by rival political candidates and organizations for public office