Whip (politics)
In politics, a whip is a member of a political party in a legislature whose task is to ensure that members of the party attend and vote as the party leadership desires. The term originated in the Parliament of the United Kingdom and derives from the "whipper-in" at a fox hunt. Whip is also used to mean the voting instructions issued to members by the Whip.
Related Topics:
Politics - Political party - Legislature - Parliament of the United Kingdom - Fox hunt
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