American Politics and Culture Discussion Flashcards

Vocabulary flashcards defining key political figures, movements, media phenomena, and constitutional topics discussed in American politics.

Zohran Mamdani

One of the most visible figures on the American left whose politics contrast sharply with Donald Trump's, particularly on immigration, social programmes, and the role of government.

The Far Right

Extreme political movements in the United States that attract supporters and are distinct from traditional conservatism.

Fake News

False information online, as well as a term repeatedly used by Donald Trump to accuse traditional American media organizations of bias and dishonesty.

TikTok

A social-media platform increasingly used by politicians through influencers, short videos, and viral content to communicate with voters.

American Culture War

The deep political and societal division in the United States over issues such as abortion, guns, immigration, religion, gender, race, and education.

Kristen Welker

An NBC journalist who was recently criticized by Donald Trump as part of his confrontational relationship with journalists and media organizations.

Elon Musk

A businessman whose control over technology, social media, and political debates has given him significant political influence and power in American public life.

Cancel Culture

A term used when public figures lose jobs, followers, or opportunities after controversial comments or behaviour; called accountability by supporters and censorship by critics.

Political Correctness

The debate over changing language in society, specifically regarding how people talk about race, gender, disability, sexuality, and other identities.

Second Amendment

The constitutional provision that protects the right to own guns in the United States.

Antifa

A movement of activists in the United States who oppose fascism and far-right groups, praised by supporters as a response to extremism and accused by critics of using violence and intimidation.