https://padlet.com/grantmckenzie/et4eylzwcmhzwvy1 Terms and definitions en-us 2020-11-18 15:20:54 UTC 2026-01-19 15:07:50 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet.net/icons/png/1f1ec-1f1f7.png grantmckenzie https://padlet.com/grantmckenzie/et4eylzwcmhzwvy1/wish/937133271 A political coup is a abrupt change in the leadership and political direction of the country, that is not a result of the lawful hereditary or democratic change.

This article is about the coup happening currently in Mali. The leader was overthrown due to his bad response and handling of the economy. Due to COVID, Mali is electing new officials to better deal with the virus. 


]]> 2020-11-18 15:22:37 UTC https://padlet.com/grantmckenzie/et4eylzwcmhzwvy1/wish/937133271 grantmckenzie https://padlet.com/grantmckenzie/et4eylzwcmhzwvy1/wish/952274463 to deprive of a franchise, of a legal right, or of some privilege or immunity especially: to deprive of the right to vote.

This article is about voter suppression. Trump is currently targeting certain groups and suppressing their vote. Trump is finding ways to use voter id laws against minorities.]]> 2020-11-23 13:47:41 UTC https://padlet.com/grantmckenzie/et4eylzwcmhzwvy1/wish/952274463 grantmckenzie https://padlet.com/grantmckenzie/et4eylzwcmhzwvy1/wish/981573996 The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is a government agency established in 1906 with the passage of the Federal Food and Drugs Act.

This article is about how the FDA was founded and what it does. It talks about how it gets funding. It also talks about times it needed to take action.]]> 2020-12-02 20:12:38 UTC https://padlet.com/grantmckenzie/et4eylzwcmhzwvy1/wish/981573996 grantmckenzie https://padlet.com/grantmckenzie/et4eylzwcmhzwvy1/wish/1025396882 The principal legal officer who represents a country or a state in legal proceedings and gives legal advice to the government.

This article is about an attorney general. William Barr was elected in 2019. He used to serve as Deputy Attorney General under the bush administration.]]> 2020-12-16 19:15:57 UTC https://padlet.com/grantmckenzie/et4eylzwcmhzwvy1/wish/1025396882 grantmckenzie https://padlet.com/grantmckenzie/et4eylzwcmhzwvy1/wish/1063231138 The Senate majority leader functions as the leader of the majority party on the Senate floor.

This article lists all known senate majority leaders in the past. It talks about what being the senate majority leader means and what their job is. ]]> 2021-01-07 14:23:27 UTC https://padlet.com/grantmckenzie/et4eylzwcmhzwvy1/wish/1063231138 grantmckenzie https://padlet.com/grantmckenzie/et4eylzwcmhzwvy1/wish/1085312804 In case of the removal of the President from office or of his death or resignation, the Vice President shall become President.

This article talks about the 25th amendment. It talks about how it happens and what it does. This sort of ties into what is happening today.]]> 2021-01-13 23:25:52 UTC https://padlet.com/grantmckenzie/et4eylzwcmhzwvy1/wish/1085312804 grantmckenzie https://padlet.com/grantmckenzie/et4eylzwcmhzwvy1/wish/1107952475 The inauguration of the president of the United States is a ceremony to mark the commencement of a new four-year term of the president of the United States. The inauguration takes place for each new presidential term, even if the president is continuing in office for a second term.

This article talks about Joe Biden's inauguration day. It talks about the problems he will have to face. It also talks about the history of inauguration days.]]> 2021-01-20 22:37:59 UTC https://padlet.com/grantmckenzie/et4eylzwcmhzwvy1/wish/1107952475