Senate is upper chamber of US Congress with 100 members. Each state has two senators serving staggered six-year terms. Senators must be 30 years old, US citizens for 9 years, and state residents
Bureaucrat is a member of any organization's administration, usually government. Term derives from French "bureaucratie" first known in 18th century. Can refer to corporate sector managerial executives
Coalition occurs when two or more groups temporarily work together for common goals. Coalition building involves five steps: strategy development, negotiation, formal agreement, implementation, and learning. Coalition types include campaign, federation, instrumental, and event-based coalitions
Political science is the scientific study of governance and power systems. Modern discipline emerged in late 19th century, separating from political philosophy. American Political Science Association founded in 1903. Political Science Quarterly established in 1886
Office originated in Holy Roman Empire (900-1806) with Mainz archbishops as chancellors. Modern chancellor position established in 1867 with Otto von Bismarck as Bundeskanzler. Title changed to Reichskanzler in 1871 after German Empire's unification. Office revived in 1949 under Federal Republic of Germany constitution
Veto is a legal power to unilaterally stop official actions. Term "veto" comes from Latin meaning "I forbid". Originated with Roman tribunes protecting plebeian interests