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a change made to improve a system

“Education reform changed the national curriculum.”

freedom from control by another country or group

“The country celebrated its independence.”

a legally recognized member of a country

“Every citizen has rights and responsibilities.”

a plan or rule followed by a government or organization

“The new policy supports public transport.”

a process of choosing leaders by voting

“The election encouraged young people to vote.”

a set of basic laws for a country

“The constitution protects basic rights.”

a major change in government or society

“The revolution changed the political system.”

a formal agreement between countries

“The treaty ended years of conflict.”

a group of lands ruled by one power

“The Roman Empire stretched across three continents.”

a country ruled by a king or queen

“The kingdom was ruled by King Richard for 25 years.”

a territory controlled by another country

“India was a British colony for nearly 200 years.”

government by the people through voting

“Democracy allows citizens to vote for their leaders.”

government ruled by a king or queen

“The United Kingdom is an example of a monarchy.”

a state where power belongs to citizens and elected leaders

“The country became a republic after the revolution.”

a group of elected people who make laws

“Parliament passed a new bill on education reform.”

the group that controls a country or area

“The government announced new rules for public transportation this week.”

a rule made by a government

“The new law requires everyone to wear a seatbelt.”

a legal or moral freedom

“Freedom of speech is a fundamental right.”

a duty that someone should do

“Citizens have a responsibility to follow the law.”

power to make decisions or give orders

“The mayor's authority allows him to approve the city's budget.”

a person who guides or controls a group

“The leader of the organization made the final decision.”

organized action by many people for change

“The civil rights movement changed laws across the country.”

organized activities to achieve a political or social goal

“The charity launched a campaign to raise awareness about clean water.”

public action showing disagreement

“The protest outside city hall drew hundreds of people demanding change.”

a collection of historical records

“The national archive stored thousands of historical documents and photographs.”

a document or object that gives historical information

“The old letter was an important historical source for the researcher.”

a period of history with particular features

“The Victorian era was known for its strict social rules.”

something left from the past

“The old bridge remains a lasting legacy of the city's founder.”

to govern or control a place

“The king agreed to rule fairly and justly.”

to officially control a country or organization

“The council was chosen to govern the small island nation.”

to choose in an election

“All citizens over eighteen can vote in the presidential election.”

to choose someone by voting

“The voters elected the new mayor by a large margin.”

to discuss different opinions formally

“The candidates will debate the new tax policy on live television tonight.”

to speak or act for others

“The senator was chosen to represent her district in Congress.”

to announce something officially

“The government plans to declare a public holiday next week.”

to bring people or groups together

“The leader worked to unite the different tribes under one flag.”

to take control by force

“The empire worked to conquer new territories across the continent.”

to officially end a system or practice

“The government voted to abolish the outdated law.”

from a very long time ago

“Ancient Rome was one of the greatest civilizations in history.”

related to the Middle Ages

“The town still has several medieval buildings from centuries ago.”

related to control by another country

“Colonial America was ruled by Great Britain before independence.”

related to citizens and society

“The new law expands civil rights for all citizens.”

related to government and power

“The rally turned into a political debate about taxes.”

allowed by law

“It's legal to drive at eighteen in most states.”

based on people choosing leaders by voting

“A democratic system gives citizens the right to participate in government.”

related to the past

“The historical monument was built to honor fallen soldiers.”

related to a whole country

“The president addressed the nation on national television.”

related to a country’s basic laws

“The constitutional amendment protects freedom of speech.”

bringing major political or social change

“The revolutionary changes transformed society in just a few years.”

approved by an authority

“The official announcement came directly from the government.”