The Jackson Era Crossword

A candidate for national office who has support mostly from his home state.
The largest number of something, but less than a majority.
Greater than half a total number of something
A method in election campaigns that uses gossip and lies to make an opponent look bad
A system of government in which specialized tasks are carried out by appointed officials rather than by elected ones.
To help make happen.
To take Part in
Practice of handing out government jobs to supporters; replacing government employees with the winning candidate's supporters.
A meeting in which representative members of a political party choose candidates to run for important elected offices.
To move to another place
Relating to a National government
To continue existing or living after nearly being destroyed.
To reject a bill and prevent it from becoming a law
To continue existing or living after nearly being destroyed.