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Of or pertaining to any administrative organ that has authority to govern a political state.

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closed primary

Government; U.S. election

A primary election (to select a candidate for the general election) in which only registered members of a party are permitted to vote. Registered Democrats vote for Democratic ...

air war

Government; U.S. election

The battle between candidates to get as much advertising on television and radio as possible.

the house

Government; U.S. election

The larger of the two houses of Congress. The 435 members of the House - generally known as Congressmen and Congresswomen - serve two-year terms, as compared to the six-year term ...

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 ...

pro-life

Government; U.S. election

The term used to describe politicians and pressure groups opposed to abortion or allowing women to opt for abortion. Some American advocates of the pro-life position believe ...

hanging chad

Government; U.S. election

A chad is the small piece of waste paper or card created when a hole is punched in a ballot. Chads became famous in the 2000 presidential election, when the results in Florida ...

joint chiefs of staff

Government; U.S. election

The joint chiefs are the leading military advisers to the president and the secretary of defence. The panel is made up of the chiefs of staff of the US Army and Air Force, the ...