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19 terms

TermDefinition
counterculture a culture with values and beliefs different than those of the mainstream
hippies refers to young americans, especially during the 1960s, who reject the conventions of established society
downsizing reducing a company in size by laying off workers and managers to become more efficient
feminism the belief that men and women should be equal politically, economically, and socially
revenue sharing federal tax money that is distributed among the states
detente a policy that attempts to relax or ease tensions between nations
summit a meeting of heads of government
welfare aid in the form of money or necessities for those in need, especially disadvantaged social groups
executive privilege principle stating that communications of the executive branch should remain confidential to protect national security
special prosecutor a lawyer from outside the government appointed by an attorney general or congress to investigate a government official for misconduct while in office
stagflation persistent inflation combined with stagnant consumer demand and relatively high unemployment
deregulation the act or process of removing restrictions or regulations
busing a policy of transporting children to schools outside their neighbourhoods to achieve greater racial balance
affirmative action an active effort to improve employment or educational opportunities for minorities
smog a fog made heavier and darker by smoke and chemical fumes
televangelist an evangelist who conducts regularly televised religious programs
supply-side economics economic theory that lower taxes will boost the economy as businesses and individuals invest their money, thereby creating higher tax revenue
budget deficit the amount by which expenses exceed income
grassroots movement a group of people organizing at the local or community level, away from political or cultural centers
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