U.S. politics

U.S. politics

Political terms used in U.S. involving the three main branches of government as well as grass root politics.

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Democrat

Politics; U.S. politics

a member of the Democratic Party in the United States.

House of Representatives

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One of the two houses of the United States Congress (bicameral legislature). It is frequently referred to as the House. The other house is the Senate.

Congress

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The national legislative body of the US, meeting at the Capitol in Washington, DC. It was established by the Constitution of 1787 and is composed of the Senate and the House of Representatives.

Congress

Politics; U.S. politics

The national legislative body of the US, meeting at the Capitol in Washington, DC. It was established by the Constitution of 1787 and is composed of the Senate and the House of Representatives.

Electoral College

Politics; U.S. politics

A body of people representing the states of the US, who formally cast votes for the election of the president and vice president. A body of electors chosen or appointed by a larger group.