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Many parents like daycare centers because they offer a formal, structured environment. start learning
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a place where parents pay to leave their children while the parents work
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Many parents may be wondering if they really need to put their kids in nursery school. start learning
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a school for children between the ages of about two and five
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Because education is not compulsory in all countries, there are many children who do not attend school. start learning
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if something is compulsory, you must do it because of a rule or law
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Non-government schools include Catholic schools, other denominational schools, and non-denominational independent schools. start learning
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a school associated with a particular religious group
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The programme aims to forge links between higher education and small businesses. start learning
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education at a college or university where subjects are studied at an advanced level
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The work intake process identifies standards and processes that will be utilized for the intake of work requests. start learning
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the number of people who join a school, profession etc. at a particular time
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Grants and scholarships are often called “gift aid” because they are free money—financial aid that doesn’t have to be repaid. Grants are often need-based, while scholarships are usually merit-based. start learning
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an amount of money that is given to someone by a government, a company, etc., to be used for a particular purpose (such as scientific research)
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Grants and scholarships are often called “gift aid” because they are free money—financial aid that doesn’t have to be repaid. Grants are often need-based, while scholarships are usually merit-based. start learning
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an amount of money that is given to someone by an educational organization to help pay for their education
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Typically, fellowships fund study, research, or teaching in the U.S. or abroad. Fellowships are an investment in your future, not a reward for previous work. start learning
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money given to a student to allow them to continue their studies at an advanced level
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At 20, I once took a train from Leeds to Edinburgh, chatted with a young man, asked him what he was reading at university -- "auto mechanics", he said. start learning
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to study a subject at a university
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Vocational training programs allow students to get ready for specific careers. Some high schools provide vocational training. start learning
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training that teaches you the skills you need to do a particular job
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A management trainee is an individual who undergoes training for managerial or supervisory positions. A management trainee program is the best way to prepare employees to become managers in the future. start learning
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a person who is learning and practising the skills of a particular job
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Every now and then, even successful, experienced English language teachers can benefit from a refresher course. start learning
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a training course that keeps people informed about new developments in their area of interest or skill
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The International Baccalaureate curriculum takes a student-centered approach to learning, allowing learners a level of independence designed to foster their creativity and help them learn more effectively. start learning
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the subjects that are taught by a school, college etc, or the things that are studied in a particular subject
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A syllabus is a document that contains important information about your class. start learning
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the subjects or books to be studied in a particular course, especially a course that leads to an exam
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Recent research shows that the lack of sleep caused by cramming may cause you to perform poorly. start learning
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to try to learn a lot very quickly before an exam
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to provoke, to cause someone to have a particular feeling
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Set your text aside for a while (15 minutes, a day, a week) between writing and proofing. start learning
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to find and correct mistakes in text before it is printed or put online
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A: Why are you late? You were supposed to meet me at 1:30?! B: Sorry, I thought it was 2:30. I’m so scatterbrained today. start learning
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a person who forgets things easily or does not think seriously about things
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Most of the times students are not trying to be malicious and often are not aware that they are being disruptive. start learning
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causing trouble and therefore stopping something from continuing as usual
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Spirituality means something different to everyone. For some, it's about participating in organized religion: going to a church, synagogue, mosque, and so on. For others, it's more personal. start learning
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the quality that involves deep feelings and beliefs of a religious nature, rather than the physical parts of life
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The term piety usually refers to godliness or reverence for God. A person who shows great devotion to God through religious observance is said to be “pious.” start learning
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strong belief in a religion that is shown in the way someone lives
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Her life was one of hard work and devotion to her family. start learning
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loyalty and love or care for someone or something
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The first six months of marriage were sheer bliss. start learning
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A BELIEVER is “one who believes,” that is, one who has faith in something or someone. start learning
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a person who has a religious belief or who strongly believes that something is right or good
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More and more refugees are converting from Islam to Christianity as they settle in Germany, churches have said. start learning
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to change to a new religion, belief, opinion, etc., or to make someone do this
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An atheist is anyone who doesn't believe in any gods. start learning
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someone who believes that God does not exist
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‘Pagan’ originally simply meant not-Christian. start learning
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belonging or relating to a religion that worships many gods, especially one that existed before the main world religions
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In 1619 he was accused of blasphemous and indecent writings, and was banished from Paris. start learning
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considered offensive to God or religion
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Turning it into a marketing tool to be packaged and sold is a sacrilege. start learning
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(an act of) treating something holy or important without respect
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There were times, when the idea the Earth was round was believed to be heresy. start learning
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a belief that is against the principles of a particular religion
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If anyone were to transgress the rules in the code of conduct, they would immediately be expelled from the organization. start learning
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to break a moral law or a rule of behaviour
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Prophets play an important role in many religions. start learning
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a person who is believed to have a special power that allows them to say what a God wishes to tell people, especially about things that will happen in the future
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The denominations varied, dependent on his employment status. start learning
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a religious group that has slightly different beliefs from other groups that share the same religion
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He was declared a saint in the fifth century. start learning
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someone who has died and been officially recognized and honoured by the Christian church because his or her life was a perfect example of the way Christians should live
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He was martyred for his religious beliefs. start learning
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a person who suffers very much or is killed because of their religious or political beliefs, and is often admired because of it
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A definition of sin is doing what is wrong or not doing what is right according to God's rules. start learning
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the offence of breaking, or the breaking of, a religious or moral law
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Pennsylvania has a critical need for more foster parents. start learning
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people who act as parents for a child in place of the child's natural parents but without legally adopting the child
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My niece is also my godchild. start learning
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in the Christian religion, a child whose moral and religious development is partly the responsibility of two or more adults who promise to take this responsibility at a ceremony
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Legal guardians are individuals that have legal authority to care for another person. start learning
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a person who has the legal right and responsibility of taking care of someone who cannot take care of himself or herself, such as a child whose parents have died
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He was a descendant of Thomas Webster, who settled in New Hampshire about 1636. start learning
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a person who is related to you and who lives after you, such as your child or grandchild
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His mate soon gives birth to a son, Simba, and Mufasa teaches his heirapparent how to become a noble leader. start learning
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a person who will legally receive money, property, or a title, usually from an older member of the same family, when that person dies
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The emotional bond between siblings is often complicated. start learning
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Indistinguishable shadows moved around the room before me. start learning
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not able to be identified as different or distinct
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Concerning my work experience, I must admit that it is limited, since I devote my time entirely to study and improve my level of languages. start learning
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to spend a lot of time doing something
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Most everyone has a role model in their life. They could be a parent, a friend, a teacher, or a sports hero. start learning
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a person who someone admires and whose behaviour they try to copy
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Most people think of giving too many material items when considering the topic of over-indulgence. start learning
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an occasion when you allow someone or yourself to have something enjoyable, especially more than is good for them
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The devastating effects of emotional deprivation on child development have been well studied among children raised in institutions. start learning
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a situation in which you do not have things or conditions that are usually considered necessary for a pleasant life
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“To bring up a child in the way he should go, travel that way yourself once in a while.” start learning
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to take care of and educate a child
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He gave his son a scolding for coming home so late. start learning
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to speak to someone angrily because you disapprove of their behaviour
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It’s very normal for children to be full of energy, loud and boisterous. start learning
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noisy, energetic, and rough
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DO YOU sometimes find it hard to be obedient? start learning
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a person or animal who is obedient does what they are told to do
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Kids who threaten to run away are using it for power. start learning
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to leave a place or person secretly and suddenly
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Rattles can be made of wood, plastic or cloth. start learning
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a baby's toy with loose bits inside which make a noise when the baby shakes it
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Spinning tops are popular all over the world. start learning
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a toy with rounded sides, a flat top, and a vertical handle, that turns round and round when the handle is pushed and pulled up and down or twisted
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Battleship is known worldwide as a pencil and paper game which dates from World War I. start learning
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a guessing game for two players
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The legislative power is often composing in most of the countries of the world of two cameras (i.e. which is bicameral): the Chamber of Senators and Chamber of Deputies. start learning
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the authority under the constitution to make laws and to alter or repeal them.
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Which countries have the most women in parliament? start learning
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in some countries, the group of (usually) elected politicians or other people who make the laws for their country
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Since the 17th century, scientists who have engaged in public political controversy have often been judged harshly by scientific colleagues, as well as by political adversaries. start learning
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a lot of disagreement or argument about something, usually because it affects or is important to many people
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A recess is a break during the parliamentary year in which neither the House of Commons or the House of Lords meets to conduct business. start learning
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a period of time in the year when the members of a parliament, court of law, or other government organization are not meeting
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As a legislator Henry was conservative. start learning
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a member of a group of people who together have the power to make laws
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North Koreans life in the most censored country in the world. start learning
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to remove anything offensive from books, films, etc., or to remove parts considered unsuitable from private letters, especially ones sent during war or from a prison
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The legislative process starts with the introduction of a Bill. start learning
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a formal statement of a planned new law that is discussed before being voted on
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When you are the one with executive power you will have to make all of the tough decisions and hope they go right. start learning
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authority to enforce orders and to ensure they are carried out as intended
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Presently, the term "republic" commonly means a system of government which derives its power from the people. start learning
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the group of people who officially control a country
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Cabinet reshuffles happen in parliamentary systems for a variety of reasons. start learning
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an occasion when the positions of people or things within a particular group are changed
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On December 7, 2006, the George W. Bush administration's Department of Justice ordered the unprecedented midterm dismissal of seven United States Attorneys. start learning
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to remove someone from their job, especially because they have done something wrong
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The money you pay in taxes goes to many places. start learning
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the money you pay to the government that is based on your income or the cost of goods or services you have bought
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Tax evasion, is the illegal practice of not paying taxes, by not reporting income, reporting expenses not legally allowed, or by not paying taxes owed. start learning
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to find a way of not paying taxes
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In the US during recent decades the judiciary became active in economic issues. start learning
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the part of a country's government that is responsible for its legal system, including all the judges in the country's courts
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In reality, the presumption of innocence has become problematic in its wider usage outside the courtroom. start learning
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principle that requires the government to prove the guilt of a criminal defendant and relieves the defendant of any burden to prove his or her innocence
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Тhe main culprit for global warming appears to be carbon dioxide. start learning
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an individual who has been formally charged with a criminal offense but who has not yet been tried and convicted.
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At the trial, both sides the will give their opening statements start learning
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the hearing of statements and showing of objects, etc. in a law court to judge if a person is guilty of a crime
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The legal papers that are filed in court at the beginning of a lawsuit are called "pleadings." start learning
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a case in a court of law which concerns a dispute between two people or organizations
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In the past many courthouses also included the local prison. start learning
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a building that contains law courts
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“A politician thinks of the next election. A statesman, of the next generation.” start learning
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an important and experienced politician, especially one who is widely known and respected
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I am a UK national - do I need a visa? start learning
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someone who officially belongs to a particular country
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The essential rights protected by the Human Rights Act. start learning
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basic rights which many societies believe that all people should have
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The Reign of Terror is the label given to the period during the French Revolution. start learning
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the period of time when a king or queen rules a country
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At present, Charles Prince of Wales is the heir apparent because he is the oldest son of the monarch. start learning
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the person with the automatic right to legally receive all or most of the money, property, titles, etc. from another person when they die
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Some people have accused city council members of trying to usurp the mayor's power. start learning
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to seize, take over, or appropriate (land, a throne, etc) without authority
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After the Glorious Revolution of 1688, the theory of the Divine Right of Kings lost almost all support in England. start learning
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a belief that a king or queen represents, and has been given power by, God
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Education was an important area for the Sultan. start learning
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a ruler, especially in the past, of some Muslim countries
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In Arabic, the term sheikh means man of old age, and it’s a title that is not easily earned. start learning
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the chief of an Arab family, tribe, or village and the official in the Muslim religious organization
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When you overthrow the government and the military dictator is tossed out of office, this is an example of when you depose the dictator. start learning
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to remove someone important from a powerful position
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he phrase coup d'état is French, literally meaning a "stroke of state" or "blow against the state". start learning
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a sudden illegal, often violent, taking of government power, especially by part of an army
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NATO is an Alliance that consists of 29 independent member countries. start learning
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a group of countries, political parties, or people who have agreed to work together because of shared interests or aims
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Draw what you need from the slush fund, I'll sign for it. start learning
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an amount of money that is kept for dishonest or illegal activities in politics or business
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Nazi ideology advocated excluding women from political involvement. start learning
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a set of beliefs or principles, especially one on which a political system, party, or organization is based
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Please, describe the stance the author takes in the passage start learning
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a way of thinking about something, especially expressed in a publicly stated opinion
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This prompted the Foreign Ministry to lodge a protest. start learning
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to make an official complaint about something
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In 1928, all women were given the vote, thus creating universal suffrage. start learning
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everyone's the right to vote in an election.
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The 2017 Scottish local elections were held on Thursday 4 May. start learning
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an election to select members for a local council
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