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Civic Engagement
Mandate
A claim that election results give the winner authority to pursue their stated agenda; also, a legal requirement imposed by government.
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Pocket Veto
An indirect veto that occurs when the President takes no action on a bill and Congress adjourns within the 10-day signing window, killing the bill.
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Lobbying
The practice of attempting to influence government decisions, typically by professionals paid to advocate for companies, industries, or causes.
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Asylum
Legal protection for people already in the U.S. or at its border who can show a well-founded fear of persecution in their home country.
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Elections
Ballots, primaries, recounts, voter ID, swing states, and electoral votes.
Congress
Filibusters, cloture, committees, reconciliation, appropriations, and bills.
Courts
Judicial review, injunctions, appeals, precedents, and constitutional tests.
Economy
Tariffs, deficits, monetary policy, inflation, and federal budget terms.
Foreign Policy
Treaties, alliances, sanctions, and the language of international relations.
Immigration
Asylum, naturalization, visas, enforcement, and the policy debate around them.
Civic Engagement
Voting rights, civic participation, lobbying, ballot initiatives.