Hre you will find simple definitions to terms that seem to be misunderstood by the average person and occasionally the media. Each will include a link to a deeper dive with more nuance.
Within the sociology of knowledge, agnotology (formerly agnatology) is the study of deliberate, culturally induced ignorance or doubt, typically to sell a product, influence opinion, or win favour, particularly through the publication of inaccurate or misleading scientific data (disinformation).
Autocracy is a system of government in which absolute power is held by the head of state, known as an autocrat. It includes some forms of monarchy and all forms of dictatorship
An Executive Order (EO) is a directive by the president of the United States. This ability is given to the president by Congress to allow for some discretionary power. Any EO is subject to judicial review.
A kakistocracy is a government run by the worst, least qualified, or most unscrupulous citizens.
Oligarchy is a form of power structure in which power rests with a small number of people. These people may or may not be distinguished by one or several characteristics, such as nobility, fame, wealth, education, or corporate, religious, political, or military control.
A presidential pardon relieves the pardoned of one or more federal crimes, as per the text of the pardon.
A plutocracy or plutarchy is a society that is ruled or controlled by people of great wealth or income.