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Chapter 10 vocab
Term | Definition |
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Polio | abbreviated term for poliomyelitis, an acute infectious disease affecting the skeletal muscles, often resulting in permanent disability and deformity |
Gold Standard | a monetary standard in which one ounce of gold equals a set number of dollars |
Bank Holiday | closing of banks during the Great Depression to avoid bank runs |
Fireside Chats | radio broadcasts made by Roosevelt to the American people to explain his initiatives |
Deficit Spending | government practice of spending borrowed money rather than raising taxes, usually in an attempt to boost the economy |
Binding Arbitration | process in which a neutral party hears arguments from two opposing sides and makes a decision that both must accept |
Sit-Down Strike | method of boycotting work by sitting down at work and refusing to leave the establishment |
Court-Packing | the act of a leader to change the political balance of power in a nation's judiciary system by appointing judges who will rule in favor of his or her policies |
Mediate | to attempt to resolve conflict between hostile people and groups |
Broker State | role of government to work out conflicts among competing interest groups |
Safety Net | something that provides security against misfortune; specifically, government relief programs intended to protect against economic disaster |