US Elections

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Across
  1. 2. It's step 3, the National ______
  2. 3. They got the right to vote thanks to the 19th amendment
  3. 4. This kind of district elections disadvantage 3rd parties (include the 2 dashes "-")
  4. 6. Although they don't win, 3rd parties can ____ the liberal or conservative vote, effecting who does win.
  5. 8. the vote of the public
  6. 9. It means "get out the vote."
  7. 10. It's step 4, campaigning for the ____ election
  8. 11. Voting with the future in mind
  9. 13. Who really gets our votes in the primaries, pledged _______________
  10. 15. It's step 2, campaigning to win the __________________
  11. 16. Not all African Americans, but African American ___ got to vote due to the 15th amendment
  12. 17. Keep primaries closed to prevent this kind of voting.
  13. 19. States that presidents focus on winning (aka, 'swing' states)
  14. 23. The voting age is this thanks to the 26th amendments
  15. 24. The 14th amendment grated it to all born in the U.S.
  16. 27. Status that makes you more likely to vote
  17. 28. General election campaigns are now ____ - centered rather than party - centered
  18. 29. College President picking institution
  19. 30. Modern Campaigns need to hire Professional ___________________ to conduct polls, do social media outreach, etc.
Down
  1. 1. It's step one, the _____________
  2. 5. setting the "times, places, and manner" of elections is a _____ state power (not enumerated or concurrent).
  3. 7. district election system that would be better for 3rd parties
  4. 8. say goodbye to these taxes thanks to the 24th amendment
  5. 12. When it comes to our ballot, unlike Primaries, these just can't keep a secret.
  6. 14. Political ____ makes you think political participation can have an effect.
  7. 17. ___ - ticket voting, for one party entirely
  8. 18. It's step 3, ____ and Caucuses
  9. 20. ___ Choice voting, for your own self-interest.
  10. 21. Voting with the past in mind
  11. 22. Non-extreme politicians who don’t survive the primaries
  12. 25. Having the job already, a real political advantage
  13. 26. No more state legislatures picking our _____ for us thanks to the 17th amendment.