Across
- 3. To take part in an activity, event, or decision; to be actively involved.
- 10. A large meeting where a political party chooses its candidate for an election and decides party platforms or rules.
- 11. Relating to a national government that shares power with smaller state or regional governments in a system of divided authority.
- 12. More than half of the total (for example, more than 50% of votes or members).
- 13. To move to a new place to live, work, or operate.
- 15. A system of government or organization made up of many departments and officials that follow rules and procedures to carry out policies and services.
Down
- 1. An established organization, system, or practice (such as a school, government branch, or legal system) that plays an important role in society.
- 2. The power to reject or cancel a decision or law; often used by a president or governor to refuse to sign a bill passed by a legislature.
- 4. Negative campaigning that attacks an opponent’s character or record rather than focusing on issues or ideas.
- 5. Receiving more votes than any other candidate or option, but not necessarily a majority; in an election, a plurality means the largest share of votes when no one gets over 50%.
- 6. A political candidate who has strong support from voters in their own state or region but may not be well‑known or competitive nationwide.
- 7. To make a process, activity, or task easier or more likely to happen by providing guidance, tools, or organization.
- 8. To continue to exist or live after facing danger, difficulty, or a challenge
- 9. A practice where political winners give government jobs or favors to supporters as a reward, rather than hiring based on merit.
- 14. Something (an image, object, or sign) that stands for or represents an idea, value, person, or organization.