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Live Pair

A “live pair” refers to a situation where two lawmakers have agreed to not vote on a particular matter.

This is typically done as a …


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Imperial Presidency

An imperial presidency is characterized by having greater powers than those clearly provided for in the U.S. Constitution, as it pertains to the executive branch.…


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Iron Curtain

During the Cold War, the division between western Europe and the Soviet bloc countries was called the “iron curtain.”

The iron curtain was never a …


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Ratfucking

“Ratfucking” is the art of carrying out dirty tricks and crafty maneuvers, usually in the name of winning an election.

Originating from slang used in …


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Work the Room

To “work the room” is to move through a crowd, greeting people and engaging them in conversation.

Working the room typically involves a lot of …


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