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| Political districts in which candidates electyed to the House of Representatives win close elections, typically less than 55% of the vote. |
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| A lawmaking body made up of two chambers or parts. |
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| Districts in which incumbents win by margins of 55% or more. |
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| An attempt to defeat a bill in the senate by talking indefinitely, thus preventing the senate from taking action on the bill. |
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| An alliance between Republicans and conservative democrats. |
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Majority Leader The legislative leader elected by party members holding the majority of seats in the House of Representatives or the Senate.
Minority leader The legislative leader elected by party members holding a minority of seats in the House of Representatives or the senate.
Whip A senator or representative who helps the party leader stay informed about what party members are thinking, rounds up members when important votes are to be taken, and attempts to keep a nose count on how the voting on controversial issues is likely to go
Party polarization A vote in which a majority of Democratic legislators oppose a majority of Republican legislatures.
Caucus (Congressional) An association of members of Congress created to advocate a politcal ideology or a regional, ethnic, or economic interest.
Standing Committee Permanently established legislative committees that consider and are responsible for legislation within a certain subject area.
Select Committees Congressional committees appointed for a limited time and purpose. |
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