Political power

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Across
  1. 4. Who is the head of a political party? (6)
  2. 6. What term describes MPs who are not in government or opposition leadership? (9)
  3. 7. What is an organised group aiming to win elections and govern? (5)
  4. 8. What theory suggests power is spread among many groups? (9)
  5. 10. What type of pressure group represents workers’ interests? (5)
  6. 11. What is the area in Parliament where MPs can meet and discuss informally? (5)
  7. 12. What is a smaller group within a political party with its own agenda? (7)
Down
  1. 1. What type of group seeks to influence policy without standing for election? (8)
  2. 2. What is the act of making a choice in an election? (4)
  3. 3. What system of government allows citizens to vote for representatives? (9)
  4. 4. What is the term for trying to influence politicians on behalf of a group? (8)
  5. 5. What is the name for the person who enforces party discipline in Parliament? (4)
  6. 8. What is a course of action adopted by a government or party? (6)
  7. 9. What do political parties publish before an election? (9)