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Transportation Security Administration

Department of Homeland Security agency that works to protect America's transportation systems. It is best known for its strict security screenings at airports

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USA PATRIOT Act

A set of laws that are meant to help law enforcement officers stop and catch terrorists. They are given wide powers to conduct surveillance and to detain suspects without charging them for a crime.

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Department of Homeland Security

Cabinet-level department created by President Bush in 2002 to prevent future terrorist attacks. It has the authority to raise and lower the "threat level," which is a color-coded representation of threats to the U.S.

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Energy Crisis

A period of time characterized by the scarcity of oil or fuel, due to the Iranian revolution, leading to increased prices and economic disruption.

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Stagflation

High inflation, High unemployment

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Triangulation strategy

Adopting political ideas from both Democrats and Republicans

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NAFTA

Elimination of all tariff barriers of trade between the U.S, Canada, and Mexico

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2000 Election Controversy

  • The voting ballet was confusing due its format

  • the states wouldn't stop recounting their votes (Mainly Florida)

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Patriot Act

Expanded surveillance and intelligence to prevent terrorism