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.

Contributors in U.S. politics

U.S. politics

A trend during the 18th century that favored the power of human reason. It was believed that knowledge could only come from observation guided by reason and that through reason, continuing progress ...

fascism

Politics; U.S. politics

A totalitarian governmental system that emphasizes nationalism and racism and is led by a dictator.

acid rain

Politics; U.S. politics

A theory that pollution rises into the atmosphere and chemicals are returned to earth in the rain.

suicide bomber

Politics; U.S. politics

A Terrorist that kills himself in the act of murdering others.

junk science

Politics; U.S. politics

A term used to describe false or misleading research that is offered as real science, but which was not obtained using the accepted scientific method . The term "junk science" is often applied to ...

blue dog democrats

Politics; U.S. politics

A term used to describe democrats that frequently take republicans or independents political positions.

moonbat

Politics; U.S. politics

A term used to describe alarmists, fanatical anti-war activist, environmental extremists, and other radicals and politicians. It is perceived that they have sacrificed sanity for uniformity, like ...