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U.S. election
General elections held every four years to elect the President and Vice President of the United States. These are indirect elections in that ordinary voters cast ballots for a slate of electors of the U.S. Electoral College, who in turn directly elect the President and Vice President.
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U.S. election
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 Party candidates, and ...
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 of senators. The ...
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 co-equal body. The Senate ...
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 abortion should only be ...
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 were so close that a ...
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 chief of naval ...
