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Political Parties and Elections

Across
The idea that only two main parties compete for power in the political system
Rely on incentives and bribes to win votes
These organizations raise money to fund elections
A candidate needs 270 to win in this system
Representation in proportion to the number of votes
Locally held meetings to select candidates (Hint: Iowa uses this)
Tend to have more conservative views on political issues
Anything that connects the people to the government
The tendency of states to hold their primaries earlier in the calendar
A primary where anyone of age can vote without registering with a party beforehand
A group of individuals with common interests
Only registered voters can vote in this type of primary
Self-proclaimed preference for a political party
People qualified to vote
Run by parties or smaller groups in attempt to help candidates in election
Very powerful interest Group that supports the Republican Party and the Second Amendment
Down
A party's released statement of goals, plans, and beliefs.
A group that shares the same beliefs about politics and the government's role in the world
Periods in which most voters cling to the party in power
Significant changes in patterns of party loyalty
Issues that attract serious attention of people actively involved in politics
A course of actions proposed by a party or government
The presidential candidate's "running mate"
Voting for one party for one office and voting for the other for another office
Popular vote receives all electoral votes
Another name for the Republican Party
Political parties besides the two main parties competing in an election
When a significant number of voters choose to no longer identify with any party
The meeting of party delegates every four years
A formal indication of choice