"These factors will help determine the perceived strengths and weaknesses of the candidates in the months leading up to the caucuses and primaries."
http://bensguide.gpo.gov/9-12/election/primary.html
Definition: a closed meeting of a group of persons belonging to the same political party or faction usually to select candidates or to decide on policy; also : a group of people united to promote an agreed-upon cause
Taken from http://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/caucuses
In Context: Before the election, the members of the Democratic party met for their first caucus in order to decide their campaign approach.
Level of Familiarity: I have heard this word before. I am sure at one point I knew what it meant since I took AP Government in high school. Since I never really paid too much attention to the election process until recently, I have forgotten what it meant.
Reflective Commentary: I decided this word was important to know for several reasons. First because the election is coming up and I should know what caucus means. Whenever I hear/see it, I think of carcasses. Which we know has no relation and is rather morbid. Secondly if I am doing the election process for my group project, I should know what this word means. If I am going to teach students this, whether it is my peers or imaginary students, I should know the material.
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