SST Holiday Homework - Part C

2. A paper or electronic form used to cast a vote.
3. A person running for political office.
7. A body of voters in a specified area who elect a representative to a legislative body.
8. A meeting of party members to select candidates and propose policies.
9. The authority granted by a constituency to act as its representative.
11. A formal discussion between candidates on various issues.
12. The right to vote in political elections.
16. A system of government where citizens exercise power by voting.
17. The percentage of eligible voters who cast a ballot in an election.
19. Manipulating the boundaries of an electoral constituency to favor one party or class.

1. The current holder of a political office seeking re-election.
4. All the people in a country or area who are entitled to vote.
5. Strongly supporting a specific party, faction, or cause.
6. An organized effort to win votes for a candidate or cause.
10. A type of voting where a voter is allowed to mail in their ballot if they cannot be present on election day.
13. The process of voting in an election or the act of recording votes.
14. An election to select a party's candidate for the general election.
15. A person who has the right to vote in an election.
18. A direct vote by the electorate on a specific proposal or issue.