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incumbent
The person presently holding a particular political office. Generally, an incumbent seeking re-election has a better chance of winning than those challenging the incumbent.
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triangulation
The act of a political candidate presenting his or her ideology as being "above" and "between" the "left" and "right" sides of a traditional democratic "political spectrum". It involves adopting for oneself some of the ideas of one's political opponent.
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bicameral
A legislature consisting of two separate chambers or houses. The US Congress consists of the Senate and House of Representatives.
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bipartisanship
Cooperation on an issue or issues by two political parties, usually the two major parties controlling a government.
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caucus
A face-to-face meeting of party members for selecting delegates to a state or national nominating convention.
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centrist
A figure with moderate political opinions and policies.
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congress
The legislative branch of the US federal government, endowed with all law-making powers by the Constitution. The US Congress is composed of the House of Representatives and the Senate.
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constituency
All the people, especially the voters, who are served by a particular elected official, especially the constituents of a legislator.
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deficit
The amount by which budget expenditures exceed government revenues, or income, in a given fiscal year.
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filibuster
The use of obstructionist tactics, especially prolonged speech making, for the purpose of delaying legislative action.
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