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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Laffer curve

Politics; U.S. politics

A curve illustrating the relationship between tax rates and tax revenues. The curve reflects the fact that tax revenues are low for both very high and very low tax rates.

Recession

Politics; U.S. politics

A downturn in economic activity marked by two consecutive quarters in which there is a decline in real GNP

Racism

Politics; U.S. politics

A doctrine that inherent differences in race determine individual achievement.

Bill

Politics; U.S. politics

A form or draught of a proposed statute presented to a legislature.

Bear market

Politics; U.S. politics

A declining or tending toward a declining in prices.

Globalisation

Politics; U.S. politics

To make a worldwide government in scope or application for the purpose of increasing the interdependence of the world's markets and businesses. globalisation is currently being promoted by the ...

Sexual harassment

Politics; U.S. politics

Unwanted sexually-oriented comments or actions made towards an employee by a superior or co-worker that disrupt the working environment and/or affect said employee's wages, opportunity for ...