Total Control in North Korea (Common Lit Flashcard)

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What does 'Juche' mean?

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A political idea about being self-reliant.

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What is 'Ideology'?

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The set of ideas and beliefs of a group or political party.

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What does 'Consolidate' mean?

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To bring together or make stronger.

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What is a 'Totalitarian' government?

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A government that puts the state before the individual, controls all parts of life, and has a leader with total power.

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Why does North Korea punish dissent?

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North Korea punishes those who disagree with their political ideas because they might weaken their beliefs.

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What is the significance of 'Self-Reliance' in North Korea?

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It emphasizes independence from foreign influence and reliance on domestic resources.

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Define 'Censorship'.

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The suppression of speech, public communication, or other information.

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What is 'Propaganda'?

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Information, especially biased or misleading, used to promote a political cause.

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Explain 'Political Repression'.

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The act of a government to control or suppress political dissent.

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What does 'Authoritarian' mean?

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A governing system where individual freedoms are subordinated to the state.