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Politics & government

Cabinet

The senior ministers who head the most important ministries and take the main decisions of government, led by the Prime Minister.

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How a state government is formed

The governor’s invitation, the floor test, the size of the cabinet and what happens when the machinery breaks down.

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Explained: how America’s midterm elections work

All 435 House seats and a third of the Senate are on the ballot halfway through a president’s term. What is being decided on 3 November 2026, how a majority is won and when the new Congress takes over.

·Rational Times Americas Desk·2 min read