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A “quagmire” refers to a dangerous and usually complex situation which is difficult to exit.

In literal terms, a quagmire is a soft, marshy area …

“Quiet diplomacy” refers to one state’s efforts to influence the behavior of another state through discreet negotiations or actions.

This means operating behind the scenes …

“Quockerwodger” is a rather obscure and rarely used term in modern political discourse.

It refers to politicians who are not truly representing their constituents or …

A quorum call is a procedure used in both houses of Congress to bring to the floor the number of members who must be present …