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Political party definition

Political parties nominate candidates and work to win elections based on a shared set of political goals.

USAFacts · Sep 10

Super PAC definition

Created in 2010, super PACs can raise and spend unlimited money on federal elections but cannot fund campaigns directly.

USAFacts · Sep 10

Divided government definition

A divided government exists when party control is split between the president and one or both chambers of Congress.

USAFacts · Sep 10

Voting Rights Act definition

The Voting Rights Act of 1965 prohibits racial discrimination in voting and helps protect access to the ballot.

USAFacts · Sep 10

Citizens United v. FEC definition

The 2010 Citizens United ruling removed limits on independent political spending by corporations and labor unions.

USAFacts · Sep 10

US-Canada trade history in six charts

Tariff increases by the US and Canada in 2026 have intensified trade tensions between two of North America's largest trading partners.

USAFacts · Aug 28

Analyst Notes: Just how dangerous are E-Bikes? It’s surprisingly hard to know.

Injuries and fatalities for e-bikes and e-scooters have increased over the past several years, but does the data exist to help us understand why?

USAFacts · Aug 20

Omnibus bill definition

Omnibus bills bundle multiple pieces of legislation into one package, allowing lawmakers to vote on them together.

USAFacts · Aug 14

Filibuster definition

A filibuster allows senators to delay or block a vote by extending debate, a practice rooted in Senate rules on debate.

USAFacts · Aug 14

Joint resolution definition

joint resolution is a congressional measure that passes both chambers and is commonly used for funding, military action, and amendments.

USAFacts · Aug 12