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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recession

Politics; U.S. politics

A downturn in economic activity marked by two consecutive quarters in which there is a decline in real GNP

racism

Politics; U.S. politics

A doctrine that inherent differences in race determine individual achievement.

A derogatory term referring to appropriation of government spending for localized projects secured solely or primarily to bring money to a representative's district. Often this money is for absurd ...

bear market

Politics; U.S. politics

A declining or tending toward a declining in prices.

Laffer curve

Politics; U.S. politics

A curve illustrating the relationship between tax rates and tax revenues. The curve reflects the fact that tax revenues are low for both very high and very low tax rates.

cabinet

Politics; U.S. politics

A council advising a sovereign, president, etc.

Uncle Sam

Politics; U.S. politics

Uncle Sam is a common national personification of the American government depicted as a stern elderly man with white hair and a goatee beard. He is typically dressed in clothing that recalls the flag ...