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American Political Vocabulary
Can you name the American political term when given its definition?
Not all terms are specific to the United States
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The power of a president or governor to reject a bill proposed by a legislature by refusing to sign it into law
Veto
Someone seeking to influence a politician or public official on an issue, especially for personal gain
Lobbyist
An election held on a party-by-party basis that appoints delegates who then select the candidates for a general election
Primary
An official who is currently holding office
Incumbent
An elected representative who isn't a member of a political party
Independent
A meeting between local members of a political party used to select their preferred candidate to run for office in the general election
Caucus
A politician of the Republican Party deemed insufficiently loyal to the party, or misaligned with the party's ideology
RINO
The election that takes place around halfway through the term of the President
Midterm
An official appointed by the President who is in charge of a government department
Secretary
The body of advisers to the president, composed of the heads of the executive departments of the government and the Vice President
Cabinet
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To make an agreement official by signing a document or voting to confirm it
Ratify
A poll in which everyone in a jurisdiction can vote on a specific issue, often used to amend a state's constitution
Referendum
When a government spends less than the amount it receives as revenue during a certain period
Surplus
A legislative body that has two chambers
Bicameral
Written support from the general public for a specific bill, also used by candidates as a method of obtaining ballot access
Petition
To manipulate the boundaries of a congressional district to favor a certain party
Gerrymander
An elected official whose successor has already been elected
Lame Duck
A prolonged debate on proposed legislation by one or more members of the Senate, which is meant to delay or entirely prevent a vote
Fillibuster
A legislator whose job is to gain support for their party's legislation
Whip
The appropriation of government spending by a member of Congress which will primarily benefit their constituency
Pork
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