The misuse of the following words has resulted in political ignorance. Their meanings are specific and important, and Americans MUST know what they mean:
Communism
Socialism
Shariah Law
Direct (vs Indirect) Indirect Democracy
Statism
Capitalism
Terrorism
Special Interest
Zionism
Liberalism
Fundamentalism
'Islamism'
Marxism
If you think you already know what they mean... ACTUALLY LOOK THEM UP.
DO NOT BELIEVE WHAT YOU ARE TOLD IN SCHOOL.