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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
conspiracy
Politics; U.S. politics
An evil, unlawful, treacherous, or surreptitious plan formulated in secret by two or more persons.
tree-hugger
Politics; U.S. politics
An environmental extremist who supports the restriction of logging.
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 ...
capitalism
Politics; U.S. politics
An economic system in which investment in and ownership of the means of production, distribution, and exchange of wealth is made and maintained by private individuals.
free enterprise
Politics; U.S. politics
An economic idea which states that a capitalist economy can, through supply and demand, regulate itself in a freely competitive market without governmental interference.
surgical strike
Politics; U.S. politics
An attack (usually without prior warning) intended to deal only with a specific target. Generally this is an attack using guided weapons to hit one specific building, with minimal damage to the ...
