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unite rule
Government; U.S. Constitution
A rule that the entire delegation to a party convention must cast its vote based upon the rule of the majority.
safe seat
Government; U.S. Constitution
An elected office where the party in power or the incumbent is so strong that being reelected is a foregone conclusion.
unconstitutional
Government; U.S. Constitution
A legislative act or presidential action that violates the Constitution based on the interpretation of the Supreme Court.
political action committee
Government; U.S. Constitution
A legal organization whose function it is to collect money and make campaign contributions to selected candidates.
separation of powers
Government; U.S. Constitution
The philosophy of a balanced government in which each of the three branches (executive, legislative, judicial) have their own powers.
gerrymandering
Government; U.S. Constitution
The construction of an election district so as to give a distinct advantage to one party or group over another. This process was named after Elbridge Gerry.
cooperative federalism
Government; U.S. Constitution
When the state governments, local governments, and the federal government share responsibility. This has been referred to as the New Federalism.
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