Across
- 4. someone currently holding office.
- 6. Party independent of the two main political parties, not the Republican or Democratic Party. EX: Green Party of Liberatarian Party
- 9. densely means heavily or more populated
- 11. Usually open to change and progress, might favor more government control (Democrat)
- 13. a person running for political office.
- 14. a person who registers you to vote
- 15. information that can be biased or misleading to promote a political cause or point of view
- 18. to be in favor of or against something in an unfair way
- 19. One of the two major political parties, also known as the GOP (Grand Ole Party). Typically viewed as the conservative party
- 21. One of the two major political parties, typically viewed as the liberal party
- 22. laws passed by government
Down
- 1. less of a population
- 2. An organization of citizens who wish to influence/control government by having their members elected to office. EX: Republican or Democratic Party
- 3. the candidate who wins the most popular votes wins ALL of the electoral votes
- 5. a name used to describe the official 538 Presidential electors who come together every four years during the presidential election to give their official votes for President and Vice President of the United States.
- 7. When citizens cast their ballots for president in the popular vote, they elect a slate of electors. Electors then cast the votes that decide who becomes president of the United States.
- 8. the beliefs or set of goals from a political party
- 10. Usually associated with beliefs of less government influence and values tradition (Republican)
- 12. (PAC) Committees for interest groups that carry out election activities such as campaigning or raising money for a candidate who supports their interest
- 16. the total number of votes received from voters
- 17. a newspaper article that gives an opinion on an issue.
- 20. means the amount of people in a certain area