Across
- 1. A person who runs for political office.
- 3. Peacefully breaking laws to protest injustice.
- 6. An election where voters make the final choice among candidates.
- 7. Rights that protect individuals’ freedoms from government interference.
- 10. Attempting to influence lawmakers' decisions.
- 11. People chosen by voters to hold public office.
- 15. Group that raises money to support political campaigns.
- 16. The first ten amendments to the U.S. Constitution.
- 17. Communication channels that distribute news and information.
- 19. An organization seeking to influence public policy.
- 20. Redrawing voting districts to favor one party.
Down
- 2. Statistical characteristics of populations, such as age or race.
- 4. Legal requirement that the government must respect all legal rights.
- 5. The process where voters select candidates for a general election.
- 8. A direct vote by the people on a specific law or issue.
- 9. The collective views of the public on political issues.
- 12. Organizations that nominate candidates and seek to influence government.
- 13. Amendment Protects against self-incrimination and double jeopardy.
- 14. The people represented by elected officials.
- 18. The principle that laws apply the same to all people.