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16 Cards in this Set
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Civil |
Relating to community, policies of government, of citizens and subjects of state |
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Tyranny |
Arbitrary or despotic exercise of power over subjects not authorized by law or justice |
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Deluges |
Overflowing, Inundation
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Secular |
Pertaining to this present world; not spiritual or holy
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Deists |
Individuals with a belief in a god but who deny revealed religion; free-thinkers with reasons as their final authority
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Philosophies |
overriding beliefs which lead to application of ideas
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Communism |
economic and social system based on state ownership and where private ownership is abolished
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Socialism |
social organization by which production and distribution are owned and controlled by the government or the community as a whole
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Divine Right of Kings |
the right of a sovereign to rule as set forth by the theory of government or the community as a whole
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Minister |
an agent appointed to transact business under authority of another |
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Revenger |
one who inflicts pain spitefully in return for an injury |
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Custom |
tribute, toll, or tax
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Theocracy |
government by immediate direction of God
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Opulence |
wealth, riches, or affluence
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Emolument |
Salaries, Fees, and "perks"
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Vindicate |
to justify, to support as true or correct against denial |
