Civics, Government, & Economics Vocabulary

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authoritarian

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characteristic of an absolute ruler or absolute rule

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buffer

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a neutral zone between two rival powers

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communism

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a form of socialism that abolishes private ownership

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democracy

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a political system in which power lies in a body of citizens

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diplomacy

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negotiation between nations

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diplomat

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an official engaged in international negotiations

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imperialism

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a policy of extending your rule over foreign countries

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monarchy

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autocracy governed by a ruler who usually inherits authority

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oligarchy

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a political system governed by a few people

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parliament

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a legislative assembly in certain countries