DEM-people Flashcards

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Demagoguery

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The methods or practices of a demagogue

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Demagogue

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Originally, a leader of the common people; now a leader who stirs up the people by appealing to their emotions and prejudices to win them over quickly and thus gain power.

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Democracy

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People rule; government by representatives elected by the people

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Demographic

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Writing about people; pertaining to the study of human populations, especially their destiny, distribution and vital statistics.

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Endemic

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Native to a particular people or country, as an endemic disease, which occurs only among certain people, or an endemic plant or animal, which is found only in a certain location

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Epidemic

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Upon the people; a disease or other abnormal condition spreading rapidly among many people.

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Pandemic

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Among all people; widespread

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