Across
- 2. antifederalists + later divided between democrats and whigs
- 5. group of individuals supporting candidate without direct candidate approval or assistance
- 9. men right to vote regardless of previous condition of servitude
- 10. this is also known as a "top-two" election
- 12. this is where the people vote to elect their representative, instead of a party electing their candidate to run
- 13. scheduling primaries earlier in the season
- 15. You'd like this one if you were 18
Down
- 1. rewarding loyal party members with jobs and favors
- 3. official running who already holds office
- 4. congressional elections
- 6. expanded voting rights in 1920
- 7. someone running for office
- 8. qualifications can include state specific requirements or personal factors
- 11. electing officials to make decisions on your behalf
- 14. how long an elected official holds office