The Unity Party in the United States is a relatively new political party that challenges the political domination of two primary parties, Republican and Democrat, of the mainstream of American politics at virtually all levels of government. The politics of…
The Speaker of the House in the US is the leader of the House of Representatives. He or she usually guides the debates occurring in the House, decides on how the House will proceed, and is involved in some administrative…
The Socialist Workers Party is a left-wing political party active in the United States since 1937. It advocates a democratic, classless alternative to the capitalist model of society. The party's platform includes ideals such as full employment, strong labor unions…
The populist movement is a term used to describe a variety of reform initiatives associated with popular sentiment. In the United States, the People’s Party of the late 19th century was also known as the Populist Party. The rise of…
The American Communist Party, now known as the Communist Party of the United States of America (CPUSA), is a political party within the United States (US) dedicated to the ideals of socialism and communism. Among the common goals of the…
The terms neo-conservatism and conservatism are often used interchangeably, but the two have very different meanings. It may help to distinguish other forms of political ideology to explain what neo-conservative means. For example, the term “paleo” conservative represents the “Old…
A ranking member is a member of a congressional committee or legislative committee who is the second in command, or is perhaps the leader of the minority in the committee. In some cases, the term ranking minority member is used…
A minority whip is a person in the legislature who assists the minority party leader in the House or Senate with keeping the party's votes consistent and ensuring that people attend important votes. He or she is a high ranking…
The 1968 Democratic National Convention marked the nomination of Hubert Humphrey as the Democratic candidate for President, but it is remembered more for the riots and protests which surrounded it, along with the bitter contest for the nomination. The events…
"Chimerica" is a term used to describe the closely interlocked economies of China and the United States. This term is a combination of "China" and "America," and it plays on the word "chimera," the mixed-species monster of Greek myth. The…