U.S. politics

U.S. politics

Political terms used in U.S. involving the three main branches of government as well as grass root politics.

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Piracy

Politics; U.S. politics

Information copying prohibited by current law. Illegally copying and distributing such things as software, music and movies.

Affirmative action

Politics; U.S. politics

Laws mandating increased numbers of women and minorities, especially in employment.

Bigotry

Politics; U.S. politics

Intolerance of anyone else's creed, belief, or opinion.

Anti-capitalist, non-traditional socialist doctrine that sees the state as oppressive and advocates replacing the state system with production groups connected by a centralised agent which determines ...

Primary election

Politics; U.S. politics

An election to determine which candidate will represent the party; or delegates from the State, who will then choose the candidate. Some states have closed primaries (only declared party members ...

United Nations

Politics; U.S. politics

An international organization, headquartered in New York City, formed to promote international peace, security, and cooperation under the terms of the charter signed by 51 founding countries in San ...

Ad hominem

Politics; U.S. politics

Appealing to a prejudice or emotion, to discredit what someone believes. Instead of addressing the opposing side's argument or position, you make a personal attack on their character.