Vocabulary Word Flash Cards
Our flash cards are a great way of testing if you've learned the meanings of the words in this section. Look at the words below and see if you can remember what each of them means.
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Communism
A system of social organisation or government in which all property is owned by the state and each person contributes and receives accordingly to their ability and needs
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Capitalism
An economical, political and social system in which properly, business and industry are privately owned, directed towards making the greatest possible profits
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Nationalise
When a government takes over and runs a private company, it is said to nationalise it
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Moderate
1. Adjective: Not an extreme view, amount size degree or strength. 2. Verb: Preside over a debate or to ensure fairness
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Coalition
The joining together of different political parties or groups for a particular purpose, or a government that is formed that way
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Unilateral
Relating to an action or a decision taken by a person, group or country without the agreement of other interested parties
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Closed Shop
1. A place of work where you have to be in a union 2. An area of activity that is restricted to a particular small group
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Whip
A person in a political party who ensures everyone in their party turns up to vote for what the leaders want
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Hackles
Hair or feathers on the back of an animal's neck that rise when they are angry or alarmed
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Socialism
The set of beliefs which states that all people are equal and should share equally in the wealth of the country
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White Paper
A printed government document detailing a proposed future law, with information on the issues
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Backbencher (U.K)
In the U.K, a member of parliament who does not hold office and sits on the back benches of the House of Commons
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