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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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U.S. politics
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.
Syndicalism
Politics; U.S. politics
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.
