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12 Cards in this Set
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autonomous (adj)
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self governing
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hegemony (noun)
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dominant power or influence
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collective security (noun)
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the use of alliances to discourage aggression, ex. NATO
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Third World (noun/adj)
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countries, mainly of Africa, that have not industrialized; refers to poor countries with low standards of living
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sedition (noun)
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inciting or stirring up a revolt
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gerrymander (verb)
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to draw voting districts in a way that favors one candidate or another
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infrastructure (noun)
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the basic transportation, communication, and energy supply system that modern countries need to operate
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parity (noun)
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approximate equality
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junta (noun)
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a ruling panel, usually of army officers
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deterrent (noun)
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a means of discouraging, intimidating, frightening someone to not do something (from attacking or doing something you don't want them to do)
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embargo (noun)
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a law or an order than prohibits trade
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hubris
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exaggerated ego or self-pride
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