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Politics - Authoritarianism & Political Upheaval

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centralism

a political system that invests all the power and authority on a single prominent organization

Ex: Critics argue that centralism undermines regional autonomy and local governance. 
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centralist
centralist
[Adjective]

someone who supports the concentration of power and authority in a central government

Ex: The centralist argued for stronger national control over local governments. 
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oligarchy
oligarchy
[noun]

a political system in which a small group of high-powered people control a country or organization

Ex: An oligarchy is a form of government where power is concentrated in the hands of a small group of individuals or families. 
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absolutism

the principle or system of unlimited and unchecked governmental power

Ex: The monarch ruled under the doctrine of political absolutism. 
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despot
despot
[noun]

a cruel ruler with absolute power

Ex: Citizens lived in fear under the despot’s regime, knowing that disobedience would be harshly punished. 
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dictator
dictator
[noun]

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

Ex: The dictator imposed strict censorship laws to suppress any opposition to his regime. 
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dictatorship

a form of government where power is concentrated in the hands of a single individual or a small group, often with absolute authority, without the consent of the people

Ex: Under the dictatorship, citizens had no freedom of speech or assembly. 
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tyrant
tyrant
[noun]

a ruler or leader who has absolute power and uses it in a cruel and oppressive way, without any regard for the rights or well-being of others

Ex: The people rose up against the tyrant who had ruled with an iron fist for decades. 
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fascism
fascism
[noun]

an extreme right-wing political attitude or system characterized by a strong central government, aggressively promoting one's country or race above others, as well as prohibiting any opposition

Ex: Fascism rose to prominence in Europe during the early 20th century, leading to the establishment of totalitarian regimes. 
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fascist
fascist
[noun]

a person who supports authoritarian or dictatorial political ideas

Ex: The fascist promoted strict government control over society. 
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militarism

the belief that a country must have a strong military force in order to seem more powerful

Ex: Militarism is a political and social ideology that emphasizes the importance of military power and the maintenance of a strong, aggressive defense force. 
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militarist

a person who supports using military force or warlike policies

Ex: The militarist argued for expanding the nation's armed forces. 
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militaristic
militaristic
[Adjective]

favoring or emphasizing military power and aggressive policies

Ex: The country adopted a militaristic approach to international disputes. 
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coup
coup
[noun]

an unexpected, illegal, and often violent attempt to change a government

Ex: The military launched a coup to overthrow the democratically elected government and seize control of the country. 
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to exile
to exile
[Verb]

to force someone to live away from their native country, usually due to political reasons or as a punishment

Ex: The political dissident was exiled from the country for speaking out against the government. 
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dissidence

the action or process of disagreeing or disobeying established authority or doctrine

Ex: The dictator responded to growing public dissidence with increasingly repressive security crackdowns and censorship. 
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dissident
dissident
[noun]

someone who declares opposition to the government of one's country, knowing there is punishment for doing so

Ex: Andrei Sakharov was a prominent Soviet physicist who became a dissident due to his campaigns for political and civil rights. 
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unrest
unrest
[noun]

a political situation in which there is anger among the people and protests are likely

Ex: The government’s decision sparked widespread unrest across the country. 
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uprising
uprising
[noun]

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

Ex: The peasant uprising was brutally crushed by the king's army. 
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revolution

the fundamental change of power, government, etc. in a country by people, particularly involving violence

Ex: The revolution led to the overthrow of the monarchy and the establishment of a republic. 
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revolutionary

a person who actively supports or participates in a political or social revolution

Ex: The revolutionary led protests against the government. 
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revisionist

a Communist who alters Marxist theory to support a less revolutionary approach

Ex: The revisionist argued for gradual reforms instead of immediate revolution. 
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reactionary
reactionary
[Adjective]

strongly against any political or social changes or any new ideas

Ex: His reactionary views made him oppose all modern reforms. 
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revolt
revolt
[noun]

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

Ex: The revolt against the oppressive regime lasted for months. 
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