| elocution |
The skill of speaking in a clear and expressive manner
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| bipartisan |
The agreement of two opposing political parties on an issue or cause
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| caucus
|
A meeting of the members of a legislative body who are also members of a certain political party in order to select candidates for the next election |
| demagogue
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A political leader that tries to gain support through prejudice and popular desire instead of rational argument |
| filibuster
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Someone who prevents progress from happening during an assembly, usually because they talk too long |
| incumbent
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The holder of an office or post |
| left-wing |
The liberal, socialist, or radical section of a political system |
| lobby
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Seeking to influence a group or person, usually for political means |
| muckraker
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One who purposely spreads real or alleged scandals about someone else
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| platform
|
A document stating the principles and aims of a political party |
| poll |
To survey the public in order to find the opinion of the majority |
| primary |
A preliminary election to appoint delegates to a party conference or to select candidates for a principal election |
| red
tape |
Excessive adherence to formalities and rules in business |
| veto
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A constitutional right to reject a decision or idea made by a law making body |