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War Powers Resolution: A law passed by Congress in 1973 that sets a
time limit on the use of combat forces abroad by a President.
welfare state: A government like that of the United States that
exercises responsibility for the welfare of its citizens in such areas as social
security, housing, and education.
whips: Legislative leaders of each party who are responsible for
rounding up party members for important votes.
whistle-blowers: Government employees who publicly expose evidence of
official waste or corruption that they have learned about in the course of their
duties.
winner-take-all primaries: Presidential primaries in which the
victorious candidate could win all of a state’s convention delegates, no
matter how slim the margin of victory.
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