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Whip
Government; U.S. Constitution
The party leader who is the intermediary between the leadership and the rank and file in the legislature.
National Security Council
Government; U.S. Constitution
A part of the executive branch of government that is a planning and advisory group whose function is to assist the president on matters of national security.
Judicial Branch
Government; U.S. Constitution
One of the three branches of our government with the purpose of interpreting laws.
House of Representatives
Government; U.S. Constitution
The lower house of Congress in which states are represented based on population. Presently there are 435 members in this body.
minority floor leader
Government; U.S. Constitution
The party leader in each house of government elected by the minority party.
filibuster
Government; U.S. Constitution
The technique used in the United States Senate to delay proceedings and prevent a vote on a controversial issue.
ticket splitting
Government; U.S. Constitution
The practice of voting for candidates without taking into consideration their political affiliation.
