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neutral
not taking part of either side in a dispute
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nonalignment
a policy of not being allied with the great world powers
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nuclear proliferation
the possession of nuclear weapons by more and more countries
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patriarchal
a family group led by the father
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Perestroika
plan for restructuring the soviet economy by Gorbachev through the allowance of free enterprise
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proletariat
in Marxism, the working class that rises up and overthrows the bourgeoisie
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propaganda
the spreading of ideas, information, or rumor for the purpose of furthering one's position or cause
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radical
one who favors extreme changes in government or society
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republic
a nation in which the leaders are elected by the people
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revolution
a basic change or overthrow of an existing government, political system, or culture
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secede
to withdraw from a group or organization
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third world
refers to developing nations that share common economic goals and problems
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totalitarianism
a government in which all aspects of life are controlled by the state
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autonomous
self-government, independent
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suffrage
the right to vote
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