POLITICS POCKET DICTIONARY B

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Balkanization :
To break up into small, hostile units, as happened to the Balkan states
Bicameral :
having two main parts of parliament (eg in Britain the House of Commons and the House of Lords)
(the) Big Stick :
the threat of using force, esp great military strength
(the) Big Apple :
New York City - usually in US.
(the) Big Brother :
A leader or government that that has absolute control over
Bigot : A person who has strong and unreasonable beliefs and opinions, especially about religion, politics and will not listen to or accept the opinions of anyone who disagrees.
Bill :
A written plan for a proposed new law, presented to parliament for discussion.
Bill of Rights :
A statement of the basic rights of the citizens of a country. Example, the bill of Rights of the US constitution.
Black Power :
A movement supporting civil rights and political power for black people.
(the) Black Country: A heavily industrial area in the West Midland of England.
(the) Black Economy : business activity or works which is not official but which people are engaged to avoid paying taxes etc
Blackout :
1. A period when all lights must be put out or covered, esp during an air attack
2. A situation in which the release of information is officially prevented
Black Water :
Non-government military unit assisted US troops invade Iraq, on mission to capture Saddam Huseein and bio-weapon.
Bureaucracy :
1. a system of government by department which are managed by state officials, not by elected representatives
2. the officials appointed to manage such a system, as a group
3. the officials rules and procedures of an organization, especially when these are seen as too complicated and not efficient


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