UNit 9 world studies vocab Flashcards
the practice of burning crops and killing livestock during wartime so that the enemy cannot live off the land
Scorched Earth Policy
A hit-and-run technique used in fighting a war; fighting by small bands of warriors using tactics such as sudden ambushes
Guerrilla Warfare
to resign. formally give up an office or a duty; to disown, discard
abdicate
an act or means of sealing off a place to prevent goods or people from entering or leaving
blockade
to add or attach, the incorporation of one territory into the territory of another
annex
the right to vote in political elections
suffrage
a strong feeling of pride on and devotion to one’s country
Nationalism
anything not affiliated with a church or faith, non-religious
secular
a small organized dissenting group within a larger one, especially in politics
Factions
a form of government in which the people select representative to govern them and make laws
republic
the social order that is dominated by the so-called middle class
Bourgeoisie
situation in which a government spends more money than it takes in
deficit spending
a government in which the people rule by their own consent
Popular Sovereignty
is a form of government in which the people hold power, but elect representatives to exercise that power.
Federal republic
a group of advisors to the president
cabinet
the head of an elected government; the principal minister of a sovereign or state.
Prime Minister
power held by a small group of people, often present outward appearance of control by the people
oligarchy
a government in which a constitution has authority to place clearly recognized limits on the powers of those who govern
constitutional government
The control by the state of communications of all sorts- books, newspapers, journals, radio, film, and television. It was utilized to prevent anti-war feelings gaining prominence.
Censorship
God’s or nature’s law that defines right from wrong and is higher than human law
Natural law
agreement between the government and the people, people are giving their right to the role to the government, the government gives them protection
social contract
right that belongs to all humans from birth, such as life, liberty, and property
Natural right
idea that government should play as small a role as possible in economic affairs
laissez Faire
