Government Systems and Forms - Vocabulary Words

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What is a synonym of "diplomacy"?

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Negotiation

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What is the opposite of "authoritarian"?

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Democratic

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The word "diplomat" is used in this sentence: "The diplomat worked tirelessly to negotiate a peace treaty between the two countries." What does "diplomat" mean in this context?

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A government official responsible for negotiations

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How would you define the word "imperialism" in this sentence? "The rise of imperialism in the 19th century led to many countries establishing colonies around the world."

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The practice of maintaining and expanding a country's empire

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What does "oligarchy" mean in this passage? "An oligarchy is a system of government where power is in the hands of a small group of wealthy or influential individuals."

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A government controlled by a few powerful individuals

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The word "parliament" is used in this sentence: "The country's parliament met to discuss the proposed law on climate change." What does "parliament" mean in this context?

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A legislative body that makes laws

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How would you define the word "democracy" in this sentence? "In a democracy, the people have the power to elect their leaders and make decisions about their government."

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A system where citizens vote to choose leaders and policies

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Using context clues, what does "authoritarian" mean in this passage? "The authoritarian regime controlled every aspect of the people's lives, from their jobs to their education."

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A system where a single ruler or party holds absolute power

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What is the meaning of the word 'abandon'?

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To leave completely and finally

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What is the meaning of the word 'accomplish'?

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To complete or achieve something