Vocabulary Lesson 10: Government and Control

Vocabulary Lesson 10: Government and Control

Government affects many aspects of our lives. While people living in a democracy can choose their representatives and speak their opinions freely, those in a dictatorship are ruled by one person who makes decisions for them. The words in this lesson deal with forms of government, ranging from authoritarian--exercising complete control over people, to anarchy--total lack of government.

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Some libertarians see anarchy as the ideal form of society.

• dictatorship

• religion

• lack of government

• tolerance

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Some libertarians see anarchy as the ideal form of society.

• noun

• verb

• adjective

• adverb

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Dropping cash from a skyscraper window might cause anarchy in the streets below.

• disagreement

• happiness

• disorder

• tolerance

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The streets became anarchic during the riot.

• noun

• verb

• adjective

• adverb

noun

• a lack of government

• disorder and confusion

adjective - anarchic

​noun - anarchist (person)

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​anarchy

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Under Joseph Stalin's authoritarian rule, citizens of the Soviet Union were often thrown into prison with no chance to defend themselves.

• strictly controlled

• weak

• open-minded

• self-disciplined

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Under Joseph Stalin's authoritarian rule, citizens of the Soviet Union were often thrown into prison with no chance to defend themselves.

• noun

• verb

• adjective

• adverb

noun

• requiring complete obedience to a single ruler or group

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Comes from the common word authority.

​authoritarian

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The conservative senator opposed any changes in procedures.

• military

• democratic

• ancient

• traditional

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The conservative senator opposed any changes in procedures.

• noun

• verb

• adjective

• adverb

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As a conservative, I favor lower taxes.

• noun

• verb

• adjective

• adverb

adjective

• favoring traditional values and institutions

• resistant to change; cautious

• traditional in style; not showy

noun

• a person favoring traditional values and institutions

​Comes from the word "conserve" or "save"

​conservative

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A new delegate to the convention was elected last April.

• representative

• harsh ruler

• witness

• direction

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A new delegate to the convention was elected last April.

• noun

• verb

• adjective

• adverb

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The new manager was overwhelmed with work and needed to delegate more tasks to his employees.

• noun

• verb

• adjective

• adverb

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Ann was part of her school's delegation to the conference.

• noun

• verb

• adjective

• adverb

noun

• a representative chosen to speak or act for others

verb

• to give out power, responsibility, or tasks

noun - delegation

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​delegate

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Some parts of the Americas were once under Dutch dominion.

• king

• traditional values

• area of control

• usefulness

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Some parts of the Americas were once under Dutch dominion.

• noun

• verb

• adjective

• adverb

noun

• control

• territory or realm that one controls

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​dominion

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Three U.S. presidents have been impeached by the House of Representatives; none has been convicted by the Senate.

• supported

• disciplined

• installed

• accused

Multiple Choice

Three U.S. presidents have been impeached by the House of Representatives; none has been convicted by the Senate.

• noun

• verb

• adjective

• adverb

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The impeachment proceedings were covered by hundreds of news reporters.

• noun

• verb

• adjective

• adverb

verb

• to accuse a public official of unacceptable conduct

noun - impeachment

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​impeach

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The club will inaugurate the new officers on New Year's Day.

• discuss

• install

• remove

• discipline

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The club will inaugurate the new officers on New Year's Day.

• noun

• verb

• adjective

• adverb

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John Kennedy's inaugural address stated: "Ask not what your country can do for you; ask what you can do for your country."

• noun

• verb

• adjective

• adverb

verb

• to install in office by a formal ceremony

adjective - inaugural

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​inaugurate

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Many liberal politicians favor extending health care to all citizens.

• open-minded

• peaceful

• cautious

• fearful

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Many liberal politicians favor extending health care to all citizens.

• noun

• verb

• adjective

• adverb

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As a liberal, the senator supported laws assuring those accused of crimes the right to a jury trial.

• noun

• verb

• adjective

• adverb

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She ate the sweets liberally.

• noun

• verb

• adjective

• adverb

adjective

• favoring social progress, democratic reform, and civil liberties

• tolerant; generous

noun - liberal (person)

adverb - liberally​

​Liberal is the opposite of conservative.

​liberal

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Practicing more than five hours per day, the acrobats followed a Spartan training routine.

• luxurious

• disciplined

• pleasant

• tolerant

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Practicing more than five hours per day, the acrobats followed a Spartan training routine.

• noun

• verb

• adjective

• adverb

adjective

• self-disciplined

• simple; lacking in comfort

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Because it comes from the name of a city, Spartan is capitalized.

​Spartan

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No one could leave the country without the tyrant's permission.

• open-minded person

• god

• traditional person

• harsh ruler

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No one could leave the country without the tyrant's permission.

• noun

• verb

• adjective

• adverb

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People worldwide protested the tyrannical behavior of the general who seized control of the country.

• noun

• verb

• adjective

• adverb

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The playground bully tyrannized younger children.

• noun

• verb

• adjective

• adverb

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Philosopher John Locke (1632-1704) said, "Wherever law ends, tyranny begins."

• noun

• verb

• adjective

• adverb

noun

• a ruler who exercised absolute power in a harsh, cruel manner

adjective - tyrannical

verb - tyrannize

noun - tyranny

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​tyrant