ACT Humanities - Power and Ruling

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

the right or privilege of casting a vote in public elections

the state of being free from the control of others

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

the action of assuming an important position or title

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

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

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

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

oppressed or treated unfairly, especially by those in power

ordered or required by a rule or law

related to the characteristics or actions of an empire or emperor

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

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

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

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

to ensure that a law or rule is followed

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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