Test 3/22 Vocab Flashcards
Political Machine
A political organization in which an authoritative boss or small group commands the support of a corps of supporters
Graft
A form of political corruption, is the unscrupulous use of a politician’s authority for personal gain.
Social Darwinism
Survival of the fittest
Know Nothing Party
Political party in which its members opposed immigrants and followers of the catholic church.
Emergency Quota Act
Limited the number of immigrants entering the United States
Melting Pot
Different types of people and cultures live together.
Salad Bowl
limited the number of immigrants entering the United States
International Criminal Court (ICC)
Meant to try for serious crimes.
Free Enterprise
an economic system in which private business operates in competition and largely free of state control.
Pool Trust
trust that allows individuals to become financially eligible for public assistance benefits
Conglomerate
combination of two or more corporations engaged in entirely different businesses that fall under one corporate group, usually involving a parent company
