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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plutocracy

Politics; U.S. politics

The rule of the wealthy or power comes wealth. The term is derived from the ancient Greek work "ploutos" which means wealth rules or governs.

property rights

Politics; U.S. politics

The rights to use, control, and obtain the benefits from a good or service.

civil rights

Politics; U.S. politics

The rights to personal liberty established by the 13th and 14th Amendments to the U.S. Constitution and certain Congressional Acts.

free speech

Politics; U.S. politics

The right of people to express their opinions publicly without governmental interference, subject to the laws against libel, incitement to violence or rebellion, etc.

The result of a loophole in Sect. 527 of the Internal Revenue Code. They are designed to bypass federal election laws, so they can raise unlimited soft money from individuals, corporations and unions ...

justice

Politics; U.S. politics

The quality of conforming to principles of reason, to generally accepted standards of right and wrong, and to the stated terms of laws, rules, and agreements, etc. in matters affecting persons who ...