political Ideologies vocabulary Flashcards

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authoritarian

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favouring or enforcing strict obedience to authority at expense of personal freedom

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capitalism

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An economic or political system in which a country’s trade\industry are controlled by private owners

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dictatorship

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form of government in which one person or small group possesses absolute power without effective constitutional limitations

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4
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ideology

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a system of ideas and ideals that form a economic and political theory and policy

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5
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repressive

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inhibiting or restraining personal freedom

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6
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rights

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a moral or legal entitlement to have or do something

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7
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sanctions

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measures aimed to isolate or penalise a nation or government officals

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8
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Tyranny

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Cruel and oppressive government or rule

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9
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universal suffrage

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the right of almost all adults to vote in political elections

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10
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utopia

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an imaginary place or feeling of a perfect world

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