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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federalist

Politics; U.S. politics

One who advocates a strong central government.

Continental Congress

Politics; U.S. politics

One of two continental assemblies that first met from September 5 to October 26, 1774, and afterward met from 1775 to 1789, during which period the Declaration of Independence and the Articles of ...

judicial branch

Politics; U.S. politics

One of the three main branches of U.S. government whose function is to administer and enforce the laws of the United States.

executive branch

Politics; U.S. politics

One of the three main branches of the U.S. government which consists of 10 offices and 14 departments which are led by the President.

brute force hacker attack

Politics; U.S. politics

One of most widely used forms of attack. It tries using every possible code, combination, or password until it finds the one that works. Some methods used to circumvent a brute force attack: 1) ...

republican

Politics; U.S. politics

Often called "Conservative" and represented by the Republican party, or political Right. One who generally favors economic liberty, free markets, private property and lower taxes. They encourage ...