politics Flashcards
1
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“controversy”
A
A debate, discussion of opposing opinions strife; a strong bitter contentious heated often violent disagreement.
2
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“context”
A
circumstances or environment that surrounds any situation
3
Q
Contra + vertere =
A
establishing your position and turning against the position that contradicts yours: dispute
4
Q
Controversy
A
a prolonged public dispute concerning a matter of opinion
5
Q
Polarization
A
division into 2 sharply contrasting sets of political opinions or beliefs
6
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Political Polarization
A
conflict that forms between major groups in a society
