Across
- 4. A person who is strongly devoted to a political party.
- 7. An individual running for office in an election.
- 8. A person who does not identify with any particular political party.
- 10. A discussion between candidates held to address issues and campaign platforms
- 11. Campaign money given before or during primaries. These funds help a campaign establish momentum.
- 13. A method of voting which enables registered voters to vote in a given election without physically going to
- 14. A government of the people, by the people, and for the people.
- 15. polls.
- 16. A grassroots campaign is one that involves the citizens (common people) as a main political group.
- 17. An individual that is appointed or elected to represent others.
- 18. A commission that oversees federal campaigns. Founded in 1974.
Down
- 1. A member of a state or other political community. Only United States citizens are allowed to vote in political
- 2. A group united by similar political values, joined to influence the federal election.
- 3. The period before an election during which candidates raise money and seek voters' support.
- 4. A statement of issues announced at party conventions.
- 5. A person proposed by others for election to office.
- 6. A form of government in which power is divided between one central power and several regional powers.
- 9. An individual currently holding a position of office.
- 11. The group of individuals who formally elect the United States president and vicepresident.
- 12. A schedule of planned actions and events leading to the election of the candidate.
- 16. Refers to the Republican party, previously known as the Grand Old Party.