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21 Cards in this Set
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merit system
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A way of making sure that the most qualified people get government jobs.
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isolation
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Remaining seperate from other countries.
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imperialism
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Empire building.
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civil rights
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The rights guaranteed to all citizens by the Constitution.
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no-man's-land
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In a war, land that is not held by either side but is filled with obstacles such as barbed wire and land mines.
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military draft
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A way of bringing people into the military
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political boss
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An elected official -- especially a mayor -- who has many dishonest employees and who is able to control the government.
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alliance
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Partnership
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siege
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A long-lasting attack
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propaganda
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Information or ideas designed and distributed to help or harm a cause.
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ally
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A friend, especially in time of war.
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prediction
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A telling beforehand of what will most likely happen next, based on what has happened before.
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commission
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A special commitee.
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distortions
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An area that is not accurate on a map.
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conservation
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Keeping resources and the environment from being wasted or destroyed.
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militarism
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The belief that using military force is a good way to solve problems.
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prohibition
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A government plan to stop people from drinking alcoholic beverages.
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primary election
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An election in which different people compete to be their party's candidate
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progressive
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A person who wants to improve government and make life better
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isthmus
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A narrow strip of land that connects two larger land areas.
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armistice
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An agreement to stop fighting.
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