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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U.S. politics

politically incorrect

Politics; U.S. politics

Use of words deemed insensitive by the politically correct.

sexual harassment

Politics; U.S. politics

Unwanted sexually-oriented comments or actions made towards an employee by a superior or co-worker that disrupt the working environment and/or affect said employee's wages, opportunity for ...

soft money

Politics; U.S. politics

Unlimited contributions to the political parties, from corporations, unions, and wealthy individuals. "Soft money" is money donated to political parties in a way that leaves the contribution ...

nation building

Politics; U.S. politics

Undertaken after war to help rebuild the political and economic infrastructure of a country.

military

Politics; U.S. politics

U.S. armed forces comprised of the Navy, Army, Air Force, and Marines.

competition

Politics; U.S. politics

Two or more entities, such as corporations, vying for the greatest amount of profits, prizes, acknowledgments, etc.

lobbyist

Politics; U.S. politics

Individuals who promote or secure the passage of certain legislations by influencing public officials or directly soliciting their support through monetary or other types of contributions.