U.S. election

U.S. election

General elections held every four years to elect the President and Vice President of the United States. These are indirect elections in that ordinary voters cast ballots for a slate of electors of the U.S. Electoral College, who in turn directly elect the President and Vice President.

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Pro-choice

Government; U.S. election

The term used for those who support a woman's right to choose abortion if she so wishes. Supporters of the pro-choice agenda do not necessarily support abortion itself, only the position that women ...

Brokered convention

Government; U.S. election

A convention is described as brokered if a candidate for a party's presidential nomination does not obtain the majority of the votes during the primary and caucus process, or during the first round ...

Running mate

Government; U.S. election

Once a party has selected its presidential nominee, the chosen candidate picks a political colleague, known as a "running mate", to run with him or her in the presidential election and who ...

Mid-term elections

Government; U.S. election

Mid-term elections take place every four years, to elect members of Congress. Voters elect the entire House of Representatives, a third of the Senate and many state and local officials. The ...

Swag

Government; U.S. election

The merchandising created by campaigns and political organisations - buttons, hats, t-shirts etc. Swag can be purchased, but it is often given to volunteers, supporters and journalists as a gesture ...

Senate

Government; U.S. election

Generally considered to be the upper house of the United States Congress, although members of the other house - the House of Representatives - traditionally regard it as a co-equal body. The Senate ...

Hard money

Government; U.S. election

Money contributed by an individual directly to a particular campaign. Individuals can currently contribute $2,300 to a candidate's primary campaign, and an additional $2,300 to a candidate's general ...