What is a caucus and what are the names of some of these?

A caucus is a meeting or grouping of supporters or members of a specific political party or movement. The exact definition varies between different countries and political cultures.

What is a caucus and what are the names of some of these?

Caucuses are groups of Representatives who come together to pursue shared goals. They are called coalitions, study groups, task forces, or working groups.

/ˈkɑː.kəs/ Add to word list Add to word list. (a meeting of) a small group of people in a political party or organization who have a lot of influence, or who have similar interests: The new Senator has expressed her intention to join the Women’s Caucus and the Progressive Caucus.

The American use of the term denotes a faction within a legislative body that attempts to further its interests by influencing either party policy on proposed legislation or legislative offices; hence such bodies as the Black Caucus (representing African Americans) and the Women’s Caucus.