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Across 2. a small new party formed by people from a bigger party 6. one of the 2 major parties, evolving from the republican party of thomas jefferson 7. a group of political activists who work together to win elections, operate the government, and make public policies 8. a decline in party loyalties 10. people chosen to represent their state at their party convention 12. a party other than republic or democratic 13. a document made at every national convention outlining policies, positions, and principals of the party 14. a committee made to direct and coordinate party activities 16. being a part of a whole 17. a congress members ability to use the USPS 19. voters elected by their states to officially elect the president 20. 1817 to 1825 when james monroe was president 21. people who identify with a specific political party or support them 22. when group is growing rapidly and chanes the political balance in a district 23. voters who frequently switch their support for one group or another

Down 1. one of the 2 major parties, emerged in 1850's as an antislavery party 3. the structure and leadership of a political party 4. identifying yourself to a certain party 5. a big meeting every four years to determine presidential canidates 9. voting exclusively for the canidates of one party 11. when a canidate gets the most votes and wins but didn't get the majority 15. when a large group of voters switch parties 18. a group within a legislature or political party in persuit of a special interest or position