American politics
Red versus blue
American politics refers to the governmental system, electoral processes, and political culture of the United States.
The term encompasses everything from presidential campaigns and congressional debates to grassroots movements and voter behavior.
In casual conversation, it often signals the combative, polarized nature of U.S. political discourse: I try to avoid American politics at family dinners.
The phrase frequently appears in international contexts to distinguish U.S. affairs from politics elsewhere.
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- primary electionParty candidate selection vote
- voteFormal choice expression
- filibusterDelaying tactic through speech
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