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2. A person or company whose duty is to research public opinion
5. A group united by similar political values, joined to a influence the federal election
6. The group of individuals who formally elect the United States president and vice-president
10. A method of voting in which enables registered voters to vote in a given election without physically going to the polls
11. A member of a state or other political community. Only United States citizens are allowed to vote in political elections
12. A non-official, non-scientific study of voter preferences in an election
13. The place where votes are cast.
14. A form of government in which power is divided between one central power and several regional powers

1. A grassroots campaign is one that involves the citizens (common People) as a main political group
2. A group of people joined by a shared interest. A PAC can donate up to $5,000 per candidate per election
3. A person proposed by others for election to office
4. A statement of issues announced at party conventions
7. The occurrence of a shocking electoral victory in which one candidate's votes far surpass those of other candidates
8. Refers to the Republican Party, previously known as the Grand Old Party
9. The presentation of information that is biased or slanted to favor a candidate. Advisors to a candidate may engage in "spin" in their communications to the media