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Of or pertaining to any administrative organ that has authority to govern a political state.
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congressman/woman
Government; U.S. election
This term is most often used to refer to a member of the House of Representatives, but it can be used to refer to a member of either of the Houses of Congress - the House of ...
blanket primary
Government; U.S. election
A primary election (to select a candidate for a general election) in which voters may ignore party lines. For example, a voter may choose to vote for a Republican senator and a ...
third-party candidate
Government; U.S. election
A candidate who does not belong to one of the two main US political parties, the Republicans or the Democrats. No third-party candidate has ever won the presidency, but they have ...
stump speech
Government; U.S. election
On the campaign trail, candidates often deliver a generic speech, known as their "stump speech", outlining their core campaign messages.
republican in name only (RINO)
Government; U.S. election
A derogatory term mostly used by conservatives to refer to Republicans closer to the center of the political spectrum.
independent
Government; U.S. election
Registered voters who do not declare a particular party affiliation are grouped together under the term "independent". Because most voters registered for a particular party will ...
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