What's a "filibuster?" What's the role of a "superdelegate?" Here, we've compiled a glossary of important terms and concepts essential for understanding how U.S. politics works (or doesn't).
Definition of a filibuster and how it has been used in the U.S. Senate, as well as famous filibustersn in Senate history and popular culture.
Definition of a filibuster and how it has been used in the U.S. Senate, as well as famous filibustersn in Senate history and popular culture.
The Contract with America was developed by the U.S. Republican Party during the 1994 Congressional election campaign, the first mid-term election of the Clinton Administration. It was signed by all but two incumbent Republican Representatives and all non-incumbent Republican Congressional candidates.
Only United States citizens have the right to vote and the right serve as an elected to the U.S. Senate or U.S. House of Representatives. But to run for President, you have to be a "natural born" citizen? What does that mean?
The Emancipation Proclamation consists of two executive orders issued by U.S. President Abraham Lincoln during the Civil War. These orders did not end slavery; that happened on 18 December 1865 with the passage of the 13th Amendment to the Constitution.
Every profession has its own special language, and the profession of politics is no different. Check out this evolving glossary of political terminology.
Definition of the "Alternative Minimum Tax".
Definition of an "appropriation".
Definition of the "coattail effect".
Definition of "congressional adjournment."
Definition of a "congressional recess".
Definition and text of the "First Amendment" to the U.S. Constitution.
Definition and role of "the fourth estate."
Definition of the term "green card".
Defines of the term "greymail".
Definition of the term "partisan".
Definition of the "presidential line item veto".
Definition and issues surrounding "unfunded mandates".
Definition and role of the "seniority system" in Congress.
Definition and role of the "veto".
