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independent

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(of a country, state, etc.) function without being controlled or influenced by others

presidential

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/prɛ.zə.dɛn.ʃəl/ or /pre.zē.den.shēl/

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associated with the role or actions of a president, such as decisions, behaviors, or policies

revolution

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

revolutionary

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involved in or characteristic of a revolution

conservative

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a person who aligns with or supports the principles and policies traditionally associated with conservative political ideologies

Conservative Party

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a major political party in the UK favoring traditional values, economic liberalism, and gradual change rather than radical reform

Republican Party

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/ɹɪpˈʌblɪkən pˈɑːɹɾi/

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the youngest political party in the US which has conservative beliefs and is against the high power of central government

democrat

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someone who supports social equality, healthcare reform, environmental protection, and a more active role for government in addressing social issues

Democratic Party

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/dˌɛməkɹˈæɾɪk pˈɑːɹɾi/

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the oldest political party in the US which believes in social equality by helping the poor in different ways, etc.

labor party

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/lˈeɪbɚ pˈɑːɹɾi/

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a British political party which favors the welfare of workers and the poor

to back

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to support someone or something

to govern

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to officially have the control and authority to rule over a country and manage its affairs

government

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a special way or system of controlling a country, state, etc.

democracy

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a belief or ideology that supports governance by the people, emphasizing equal participation in the political process

dictatorship

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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

kingdom

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a nation or state that its ruler is a king or queen

independence

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the state of being free from the control of others

human right

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one of a series of rights that every human being must have

nation

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a country considered as a group of people that share the same history, language, etc., and are ruled by the same government

state

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a country under the control of one government

majority

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the greater number of votes by which a candidate or party wins an election

minister

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the person who is the head of a specific department within the government, responsible for managing policies, operations, and administration related to that department

secretary

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the person who is the head of a US government department

negotiation

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formal discussion intended to reach an agreement

opposition

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the main political party opposed to the government

policy

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a set of ideas or a plan of action that has been chosen officially by a group of people, an organization, a political party, etc.

presidency

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the period of time during which a president is in power

seat

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the position of a member in a committee, parliament, etc.

conspiracy

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a plan which is a secret and made by a group of people to do something illegal or to kill someone

crackdown

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a severe and often sudden enforcement of law or regulations, typically to suppress or control specific activities, behaviors, or groups perceived as problematic or threatening

repression

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the action of controlling people by means of force or violence

prime minister

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the head of government in parliamentary democracies, who is responsible for leading the government and making important decisions on policies and law-making

Department of Homeland Security

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/dɪpˈɑːɹtmənt ʌv hˈoʊmlənd sɪkjˈʊɹɪɾi/

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a US federal agency responsible for protecting the country from various threats, including terrorism, border security, immigration, and cybersecurity

to lead astray

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to cause someone to make a poor decision by providing them with incorrect guidance or misleading information

senate

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a legislative or governing body, usually the smaller and more influential chamber in a bicameral system, with the authority to create, revise, or approve laws and policies