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SHMS 6th SS Vocab 3
SHMS 6th Grade Social Studies Vocab 3
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Extraction | the process of taking a natural resource out of the Earth |
| Parliamentary Democracy | A type of democracy in which the head of state, the Prime Minister, is chosen by the parliament and serves as the parliaments leader. |
| Presidential Democracy | A type of democracy in which the head of state is elected by the people and does not serve as the leader of the legislature, although he works with the legislature. |
| Autocracies | One person, usually a dictator, rules the country with absolute authority. The people have very little to no say in government. |
| North Atlantic Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) | lowered trade barriers to create a free trade zone between the United States, Canada, and Mexico |
| Poverty | the state of being extremely poor |
| Migration | the movement of people from one area to another |
| Independence Movement | a movement that is trying to gain political independence from the government in control |
| Depression | a long-term period which the economy is poor and many people are without jobs |
| Propaganda | ideas or statements that are often false or exaggerated and that are spread to help a cause, a political leader, or a government |
| Reunification | the process of bringing a country back together |
| Prejudice | a judgement or opinion about a person or a group of people before you know them |
| Collapse | the breaking apart of a government or union |
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