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Puritan ethic

Government; American government

Belief in the primacy of religious duty, work, conscience, and self-restraint in the life of the individual. Traditionally associated with economic individualism.

Organization of American States (OAS)

Government; American government

An international governmental organization formed by the states of North and South America for the protection of mutual security and interests.

Ninth Amendment

Government; American government

This amendment states, in effect, that the Bill of Rights is only a partial listing of the people's rights.

Nineteenth Amendment

Government; American government

Amendment to the Constitution, ratified in 1920, guaranteeing women the right to vote.

Mayflower Compact

Government; American government

Document drawn up by the Pilgrims in 1620 while on The Mayflower before landing at Plymouth Rock. The Compact provided a legal basis for self-government.

Marshall Plan

Government; American government

U. S. Foreign policy, named after Secretary of State, George C. Marshall, which gave substantial aid to Western European countries after World War II (1948-52) to rehabilitate their economies, ...

receipts

Government; American government

Collections from the public and from payments by participants in certain social insurance and other Federal programs. These collections consist primarily of tax revenues and social insurance ...