Voting Behaviour Crossword Puzzle

QUESTIONS LIST:

• polarization: division into sharply contrasting groups or sets of beliefs
• thatcher: divisive female pm of the 70s and 80s
• turnout: the number of people voting in an election
• trend: the general direction in which something is developing or changing i.e. an identifiable swing in political activity
• independence: a movement in scotland that has significantly influenced voting behaviour
• ballot box: receptacle used to hold voting slips during an election (6,3)
• blair: "new labor" pm from 1997 to 2007
• motivation: internal state that propels individuals to take part/voters to vote
• independents: voters with no political affiliation, whose votes are often crucial to collect to ensure a party succeeds
• appeal: something a party has to do to voters to win votes/could also be described as a heartfelt or urgent request
• progressive: traditionally seen as favoring social reform; now seen as a trait of the left-wing and those who want change
• swing: the change in voter support from one election to the next, or can refer to competitive states in us elections