2407 B Flashcards
(10 cards)
The condition of being typical or expected, often referring to a return to a standard state after a period of change or disruption
normalcy
The right to participate in political elections, typically through voting
suffrage
An event or action that causes public outrage or shock, often due to perceived immorality or wrongdoing
scandal
A government agency responsible for providing services and support to former military personnel
Veterans Bureau
Taken away or seized by authority, often as a penalty or for legal reasons
confiscated
A policy or stance of remaining apart from the affairs or interests of other groups, especially the political affairs of other countries
isolationist
The act of officially forbidding something, often by law, particularly in reference to the ban on alcohol in the early 20th century
prohibition
A period of economic decline characterized by reduced trade and industrial activity, typically identified by a fall in GDP for two successive quarters
recession
The ability or right to govern oneself, often referring to self-rule or independence
autonomy
The votes cast by members of the Electoral College, which formally elect the president and vice president of the United States
electoral votes
