U.S. politics

U.S. politics

Political terms used in U.S. involving the three main branches of government as well as grass root politics.

Contributors in U.S. politics

U.S. politics

A meeting of the members of a legislative body who are members of a particular political party, to select candidates or decide policy. A group of people with shared concerns within a political party ...

Ballot

Politics; U.S. politics

A process of voting, in writing and typically in secret. The total number of votes cast in such a process. The piece of paper used to record someone's vote in such a process.

Challenger

Politics; U.S. politics

The candidate that goes against the incumbent. The candidate that invites the incumbent into competition.

Electoral College

Politics; U.S. politics

A body of people representing the states of the US, who formally cast votes for the election of the president and vice president. A body of electors chosen or appointed by a larger group.

Electoral College

Politics; U.S. politics

A body of people representing the states of the US, who formally cast votes for the election of the president and vice president. A body of electors chosen or appointed by a larger group.

Congress

Politics; U.S. politics

The national legislative body of the US, meeting at the Capitol in Washington, DC. It was established by the Constitution of 1787 and is composed of the Senate and the House of Representatives.

Congress

Politics; U.S. politics

The national legislative body of the US, meeting at the Capitol in Washington, DC. It was established by the Constitution of 1787 and is composed of the Senate and the House of Representatives.