ACT Vocabulary

What does the word 'advocate' mean in the context of social studies?

• To support or argue for a cause or policy

• To oppose a particular idea

• To remain neutral in a debate

• To ignore a social issue

In social studies, what does the term 'sovereignty' refer to?

• The power of a state to govern itself

• A type of government ruled by a king

• The economic strength of a nation

• The cultural heritage of a community

What is the meaning of 'democracy' in social studies?

• A system of government by the whole population

• A government ruled by a single person

• A type of economic system

• A cultural movement

What does 'imperialism' mean in the context of social studies?

• A policy of extending a country's power

• A form of government with a monarch

• A social movement for equality

• A type of economic theory

In social studies, what does 'revolution' mean?

• A fundamental change in political power

• A gradual change in cultural practices

• An economic downturn

• A scientific discovery

What does the term 'culture' encompass in social studies?

• The social behavior and norms in human societies

• The economic activities of a region

• The political structure of a government

• The geographical features of a place

What is 'globalization' in the context of social studies?

• The process of interaction and integration among people worldwide

• The isolation of a country from international affairs

• A local cultural movement

• A type of government policy

What does 'colonization' mean in social studies?

• The act of setting up a colony away from one's place of origin

• The process of decolonizing a region

• A cultural exchange between two countries

• A type of economic policy

In social studies, what does 'industrialization' refer to?

• The development of industries in a country or region

• The decline of agricultural activities

• The increase in cultural festivals

• The rise of political movements

What does 'urbanization' mean in the context of social studies?

• The process of making an area more urban

• The decline of city populations

• The increase in rural areas

• The development of agricultural lands