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Humanidades ACT - Poder y gobierno

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ACT Vocabulary for Humanities
monarch
[Sustantivo]

a person who has the power to rule over a kingdom or empire, especially someone who inherits this power

monarca

monarca

dictator
[Sustantivo]

a ruler that has total power over a state, particularly a ruler who gained power through force

dictador, déspota

dictador, déspota

regime
[Sustantivo]

a system of governing that is authoritarian and usually not selected in a fair election

régimen

régimen

despotism
[Sustantivo]

a form of government where a single ruler or authority exercises absolute power without checks or limitations

despotismo

despotismo

mutiny
[Sustantivo]

a bold uprising by a group, often soldiers or sailors, against their leaders

motín

motín

revolt
[Sustantivo]

a rebellion or uprising, often involving violence, by a group of people against an authority or ruling power

revuelta, rebelión

revuelta, rebelión

rebellion
[Sustantivo]

an organized action, usually violent, against an authority, attempting to bring about a change

rebelión

rebelión

sedition
[Sustantivo]

the act of rebellion or resistance against established authority, typically through speech or conduct

sedición

sedición

allegiance
[Sustantivo]

a committed loyalty or dedication to a particular cause, group, or belief

lealtad

lealtad

Ex: The secret society demanded allegiance from its members .
suffrage
[Sustantivo]

the right or privilege of casting a vote in public elections

sufragio

sufragio

independence
[Sustantivo]

the state of being free from the control of others

independencia

independencia

ally
[Sustantivo]

a country that aids another country, particularly if a war breaks out

aliado

aliado

Ex: As ally, they agreed to assist in military operations and share intelligence .
liberation
[Sustantivo]

the pursuit or achievement of equal rights, freedoms, or social status for individuals or groups previously oppressed or restricted

liberación, emancipación

liberación, emancipación

guerrilla
[Sustantivo]

a person who participates in irregular fighting as a member of an unofficial military group

guerrillero

guerrillero

liberty
[Sustantivo]

the ability to make decisions or act freely according to one's own will, without being restricted by external constraints

libertad, autonomía

libertad, autonomía

reform
[Sustantivo]

organized efforts aimed at improving or changing existing laws, policies, or practices to address perceived injustices or inefficiencies

reforma, modificación

reforma, modificación

Ex: The reform campaign sought to strengthen workers ' rights and improve workplace conditions nationwide .
lobby
[Sustantivo]

an organized group of individuals or organizations that actively seek to influence public officials and policymakers on specific issues or laws

lobby, grupos de presión

lobby, grupos de presión

coalition
[Sustantivo]

an alliance between two or more countries or between political parties when forming a government or during elections

coalición

coalición

servitude
[Sustantivo]

a condition in which individuals are forced to work or provide services against their will, without the ability to freely leave or negotiate their conditions

esclavitud

esclavitud

successor
[Sustantivo]

a person or thing that is next in line to someone or something else

sucesor

sucesor

accession
[Sustantivo]

the action of assuming an important position or title

accesión, asunción

accesión, asunción

Ex: After years of training and dedication , accession to the rank of general was a proud moment for his family .
dynasty
[Sustantivo]

a lineage of kings who rule a country or nation over a long period of time

dinastía

dinastía

majoritarian
[Adjetivo]

making decisions based on the preferences of the majority, often without significant consideration for the rights or interests of minority groups

mayoritario, de mayoría

mayoritario, de mayoría

tyrannical
[Adjetivo]

using power or authority in a cruel and oppressive way against other people

tiránico

tiránico

seditious
[Adjetivo]

(of actions, speech, writings, etc.) encouraging rebellion against established authority or government

sedicioso, seditioso

sedicioso, seditioso

downtrodden
[Adjetivo]

oppressed or treated unfairly, especially by those in power

oprimido, marginado

oprimido, marginado

mandatory
[Adjetivo]

ordered or required by a rule or law

obligatorio

obligatorio

imperial
[Adjetivo]

related to the characteristics or actions of an empire or emperor

imperial

imperial

naval
[Adjetivo]

relating to the armed forces that operate at seas or waters in general

naval, marítimo

naval, marítimo

to voluntarily give up or surrender control, possession, or responsibility over something

renunciar

renunciar

Ex: The company relinquish its hold on the market .

to officially take possession or control of something, typically for military or governmental purposes, often without the consent of the owner

requisar

requisar

(of a monarch or ruler) to step down from a position of power

abdicar

abdicar

Ex: The ruler abdicating the throne due to health concerns .
to enforce
[Verbo]

to ensure that a law or rule is followed

hacer cumplir, hacer valer

hacer cumplir, hacer valer

to command
[Verbo]

to give an official order to a person or an animal to perform a particular task

mandar

mandar

to boycott
[Verbo]

to refuse to buy, use, or participate in something as a way to show disapproval or to try to bring about a change

boicotear

boicotear

to have the power to completely or partially control someone or something

dominar

dominar

to usurp
[Verbo]

to wrongly take someone else's position, power, or right

usurpar

usurpar

to entitle
[Verbo]

to give someone the legal right to have or do something particular

dar derecho a

dar derecho a

to settle and build communities in new, often unexplored, areas

colonizar, establecerse

colonizar, establecerse

Ex: While facing challenges , pioneers colonizing the unexplored territories .
to ratify
[Verbo]

to formally approve a decision, action, etc., typically through an official process or legal means

ratificar

ratificar

to impose a penalty or punitive measure upon an individual, entity, or action

sancionar, penalizar

sancionar, penalizar

to use one's official or political authority to change or reject a previously made decision

anular, invalidar

anular, invalidar

to annex
[Verbo]

to take control of or incorporate additional land into an existing country or state

anexar, incorporar

anexar, incorporar

Ex: The ruler 's ambition was annex neighboring kingdoms to consolidate his power .
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