American domestic policy

Definition

American domestic policy encompasses all government actions that directly impact individuals within its own borders. It includes policies related to healthcare, education, taxation, civil rights, social welfare programs, among others.

Related terms

Great Society: Refers to President Lyndon B. Johnson's set of domestic programs aimed at eliminating poverty and racial injustice in America during the 1960s.

New Deal: A series of economic reforms implemented by President Franklin D. Roosevelt during the 1930s in response to the Great Depression.

Civil Rights Movement: A social movement in the mid-20th century that aimed to secure equal rights and opportunities for African Americans, primarily through nonviolent protests and legislative changes.