American Government / Unit 5 Gov 210 short lesson, about 20 seconds
Caucuses
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The idea
A caucus is an informal, public party meeting in which participants discuss and select a party's nominee.
In practice
Neighbors gather, argue, and group by candidate — participation is a public act.
Where people slip
A caucus trades convenience and privacy for dialogue and party activism.
Your place on the trail
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Builds on
Unlocks
- Nothing yet depends on this.
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