Caucus: a meeting of supporters or members of a political party or movement.
In the U.S., Caucus has several different, but related meanings. One meaning is a gathering of members of a political partyto coordinate members actions, choose group policy, or nominate candidates for various offices. Another meaning is a subgrouping of officials with shared affinities or ethnicities who convene, often but not always to advocate, agitate, lobby or to vote collectively, on policy.
Origin- in a diary entry of John Adams of Braintree, Massachusetts, is one of the earliest appearances of Caucas, already withits modern connotations of a "smoke-filled room" where the candidates for public election are pre-selected in private.
Court Cases- Roe v. Wade is a court case that can deal with caucus beacuse it was a movement of gathered people to stop the discrimination to abortions. In this case the Court decided that a women's right to abortion is part of the constitutional right to privacy.
Current Event- In 2007, Iowa, which is the state that uses caucus the most, opened up the Caucus Iowa Exhibit at the State of Iowa Historical Museum. It showcases the Iowa Caucuses: how they work, their history, and why they are important.
My Opinion- I think that Caucus is a great way to gather with people to speak openly about your thoughts and opinions on elections.
Questions- Are there any Caucuses in Ohio? Why is Iowa so big with Caucuses?
