Written By: Field, In physics, a region in which each point is affected by a force. Objects fall to the ground because they are affected by the force of earthâs gravitational field (see gravitation). A paper clip, placed in the magnetic field surrounding a magnet, is pulled toward the magnet, and two like magnetic poles repel each other when one is placed in the otherâs magnetic field.
logrolling. noun. 1  The exchanging of political favors, especially the trading of influence or votes among legislators to achieve passage of projects that are of interest to one another. 2  The exchanging of favors or praise, as among artists, critics, or academics. 3  See birling.
Coattail effect. The coattail effect or down-ballot effect is the tendency for a popular political party leader to attract votes for other candidates of the same party in an election. For example, in the United States, the party of a victorious presidential candidate will often win many seats in Congress as well; these Members of Congress are voted into office âon the coattailsâ of the president. This theory is prevalent at all levels of government. A popular statewide candidate for governor or senator ...