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An individual U.S. state that is perceived as an indicator of trends or patterns in political tendencies, reflecting or predicting the political outlook of the nation as a whole. The term is often used in the context of U.S. presidential elections when the nationwide vote closely matches the ballots cast by voters in a particular state. [2]
The rise of pretendian identities post-1960s can be explained by a number of factors. The reestablishment and exercise of tribal sovereignty among tribal nations (following the era of Indian termination policy) meant that many individuals raised away from tribal communities sought, and still seek, to reestablish their status as tribal citizens or to recover connections to tribal traditions.
A pretender is someone who claims to be the rightful ruler of a country although not recognized as such by the current government. [1] The term may often be used to either refer to a descendant of a deposed monarchy or a claim that is not legitimate. [2] [3]
In Australian politics, the pub test is a standard for judging policies, proposals and decisions. Something which "passes the pub test" is something the ordinary patron in an Australian pub would understand and accept to be fair, were it to come up in conversation. [ 1 ]
Bellwether. Continuing resolution. Ranked-choice voting. Bound delegate. These are just a few of the terms frequently used in political news coverage. But do you know what they mean?
Prefigurative politics are modes of organization and social relationships that strive to reflect the future society being sought by a group. [1] In practice, they involve building a new society "within the shell of the old" by living out the values and social structures the group desires for the future. [ 2 ]
Jimmy Carter, the 39th President of the United States, is remembered for his strong Christian faith, his commitment to peace and social justice, and his refusal to enrich himself after leaving office.
The term now means a place behind the scenes, where cigar-smoking party bosses make political decisions. [4] "The only thing we have to fear is fear itself.", from Franklin D. Roosevelt's first inaugural address. [5]