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caucusing


Meanings
  • Noun

    A process in which members of a political party meet to discuss and make decisions on the party's nominees for public office.

    - "The caucusing process began at 7 PM sharp."
    - "The outcome of the caucuses will determine the party's nominee for the presidency."

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caucus , caucused , caucuses , caucusing
Etymology
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Derived from the Tasmanian word 'kaus' meaning 'to call out' or 'to call together'. The term was first used in the context of political party meetings during the early 19th century in the United States.


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  1. The Iowa Caucuses are the first presidential caucuses in the United States and typically take place in February.

  2. The New Hampshire Primary and the Iowa Caucuses are often referred to as the 'First in the Nation' contests in the U.S. presidential primary process.


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  1. Primaries: A series of elections held to determine the candidates who will represent a political party in the general election.

  2. Conventions: A meeting of a political party to nominate its candidate for public office.


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Caucusing is a significant part of the democratic process in the United States, particularly in the context of presidential primaries. It allows grassroots supporters to have a direct impact on their party's nomination process.

How to Memorize "caucusing"

  1. visualize

    - Imagine a large group of people gathered in a school gymnasium or community center, engaged in passionate discussions about their preferred political candidates.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word 'caucusing' with the concept of 'grassroots democracy' and 'political activism'.

  3. mnemonics

    - Remember the acronym C-A-U-C-U-S-I-N-G: 'Calling Activists United to Choose Our Nominees Involving Grassroots Supporters'.


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