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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grand jury

Politics; U.S. politics

A jury designated to inquire into alleged illegalities to determine whether or not there is sufficient evidence to warrant a trial.

theory

Politics; U.S. politics

A hypothesis assumed for the sake of argument or investigation.

People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA)

Politics; U.S. politics

A group that supports animal "rights" by protesting medical testing on animals and the use of animals to make clothing, cosmetics, and other consumables including food.

A group of feminist anti-war, anti-capitalism, Marxist activists. The leader, Medea Benjamin is a Socialist/Marxist. This group organizes protests, some of them violent. The Marxist World Worker's ...

women for peace

Politics; U.S. politics

Tea Party Movement

Politics; U.S. politics

A grass roots political movement that was started in 2009 in Boston. The name references the Boston Tea Party protest of 1773. The movement is made up of several independent organizations, which ...