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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
Totalitarianism
Politics; U.S. politics
A political system, generally Fascist, Socialist, and/or Communist, that recognises no limits on it's power and authority. Generally a Dictatorship that controls the media, the economy and takes over ...
Populist
Politics; U.S. politics
A political party member seeking to represent the interests of ordinary people. In modern usage, being a populist, has become a political tactic. A politician merely claims he is seeking to ...
Depression
Politics; U.S. politics
A prolonged and very severe recession. The economic crisis which began around the time of the stock market crash in October 1929 and continued through the 1930s.
Log Cabin Republicans
Politics; U.S. politics
A political organisation which consists of gays and lesbians who are supporters of the Republican Party.
Prime rate
Politics; U.S. politics
A rate banks use in conjunction with other rates such as LIBOR and Fed Funds to determine interest rates in lending transactions.