ranch – n. large farm where animals are kept
algorithm – n. set of steps that are followed in order to solve a mathematical problem or to complete a computer process
dig – v. look for information about something
anchor babies – n. term, considered offensive to many, to describe children who gain citizenship when born in the United States to noncitizen parents
bloc – n. group of people who share the same political ideas
swing vote – n. vote that has a major influence on the result of an election
scarcity – n. very small amount of something
viewpoint – n. way of thinking about something
seal – v. to close, cut off