Caucus

A Caucus is the name given to a meeting or assembly of members of a particular group, party, or organization aimed at discussing pertinent issues, forming strategies and selecting candidates among themselves. Caucuses are mostly employed in political arenas like primary elections and legislative bodies in order to advance policy agendas, select candidates and meet political goals. It is possible for caucuses to be held in organizations, unions, or neighborhoods for the purposes of solving problems, mobilizing support or bringing people together.

Example of Caucus

A political party is holding a caucus to pick its candidate for the upcoming election. The meeting is attended by party members, delegates, and elected officials to choose the nominee. At the caucus, people engage in dialogues, debates, and voting in order to choose the party's nominee for many political offices, including presidential, gubernatorial, or congressional candidates. Participants may support certain candidates, articulate their policy aspirations, and negotiate with others to get the support that they need to influence the nominating process. The caucus is a forum for democratic decision-making, and this is where the party can develop unity and members are allowed to express their preference to shape the party platform and electoral strategy. Through the caucus process, party members exercise their political privileges and also shape the future direction of the party.