No One Actually Knows The Meaning of These 21 Political Words. Do You?

Did you always have an interest in politics? Were you fascinated by how America came to be? How the different branches of government offer a system of checks and balances that make this democracy work? Do you know how a campaign works, and who does what—from the candidates to lobbyists, from the caucuses to voters? Is politics a hobby or even a way of life for you?

If you said "yes' to any of those questions, this is the quiz for you? American politics has a fun, fascinating and colorful history and ALL the terms to go with it. Take this quiz to see how well you know the definitions of some very unusual words that are as much a part of the American voting system as the candidates and voters themselves. They are terms you've heard ever since you can rememeber—but do you know what those words really mean? There's only one way to tell—take this quiz to see how well you can identify these pretty tricky political terms!

By playing a Women.com quiz, you will not only enjoy yourself, but you'll work your mind out too! You may even be exposing it to new things and while you probably know all the answers here—we believe you're a trivia whiz, after all—there is a chance you may learn something you DIDN'T know in high school. Everyone can use a little extra knowledge, don't you think? We sure do! We believe in you, and we have no doubt you'll ace these fun but challenging trivia questions! Good luck!