SAT Humaniora - Makt och härskande

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

lojalitet

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

koalition

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

lobby

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

allierad

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

monark

the action of assuming an important position or title

tillträde

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

efterträdare

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

dynasti

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

despotism

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

diktator

the right or privilege of casting a vote in public elections

valrätt

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

reform

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

gerillakämpare

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

uppror

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

uppbåd

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

revolt

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

uppror

a situation in which people join together to fight against those in power

uppror

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

tjänande

the state of being free from oppressive restrictions imposed by authority on one's choices, actions, or beliefs

frihet

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

befrielse

the state of being free from the control of others

oberoende

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

regim

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

tyrannisk

ordered or required by a rule or law

obligatorisk

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

uppviglande

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

majoritär

related to the characteristics or actions of an empire or emperor

imperial

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

marin

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

avsäga

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

kommandera

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

abdikera

to ensure that a law or rule is followed

verkställa

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

befalla

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

bojkottera

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

dominera

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

usurpera

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

berättiga

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

kolonisera

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

ratificera

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

sanktionera

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

upphäva

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

anexa

oppressed or treated unfairly, especially by those in power

förtryckt