The Great Debaters Vocabulary Review

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Faulty

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Describes an argument or reasoning that is wrong or contains mistakes, usually due to illogical thinking.

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Anarchy

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A state of society without government or law, where there is no authority.

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Tyranny

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A cruel, harsh, and unfair government where a person or small group holds power over everyone else.

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Resolution

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The final solving of a problem or the act of resolving something.

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Jim Crow

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Refers to the laws and practices that enforced racial segregation in the United States.

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Fallacy

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A mistaken belief, especially one based on unsound arguments.

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Democracy

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A system of government in which the citizens exercise power directly or elect representatives.

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Premise

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A statement or proposition that forms the basis for a logical argument.

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Conclusion

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The final part of an argument or the result of reasoning.

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Monarchy

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A form of government with a monarch at the head.