The Democracy Debate Vocabulary

balance

• A state of equilibrium or parity characterized by cancellation of all forces by equal opposing forces.

• A method of measuring weight using a scale.

• A financial term referring to the amount of money available in an account.

• A technique used in yoga to improve stability.

urged

• To strongly encourage or persuade someone to do something.

• To ignore or dismiss someone's request.

• To reluctantly agree to a suggestion.

• To force someone to comply with a demand.

endorsed

• To give support or approval to something or someone.

• To reject or disapprove of something.

• To ignore or overlook something.

• To create or establish something new.

governing

• Having the power to direct and control the actions, affairs, policies, and functions of an organization, institution, or state.

• The act of making laws and regulations for a community.

• A process of managing resources and personnel effectively.

• The ability to influence others without authority.

critics

• People who express an unfavorable opinion of something.

• Individuals who provide positive feedback on a work.

• People who analyze and interpret artistic works.

• Those who remain neutral about various subjects.

debated

• To engage in argument by discussing opposing points.

• To agree on a common topic without disagreement.

• To avoid discussing controversial issues altogether.

• To listen to someone else's opinion without responding.