Understanding Key Political Terms

To force someone to accept or put up with something, like a rule, tax, or punishment.

To break or act against a law, rule, or agreement.

A law passed by a government.

A sum of money that people or businesses have to pay to the government.

The management of money, especially by governments or businesses.

A nobleman of very high rank. Think of a French Duke.

A small booklet containing information on a specific topic.

Something found in nature, not created by humans. Think of it as 'organic.'

Something that cannot be taken away or given up. Think of basic human rights.

An official announcement, usually from someone in charge. Think of a royal declaration.

A group of ordinary citizens trained to fight in an emergency.

To refuse to buy or use something as a way of protesting.

The killing of a large number of people, often in a cruel or violent way.

Relating to or involving a whole continent.

The study of the meaning of life and knowledge.

To give up control or ownership of something.

Important or well-known.

The act of speaking or acting for someone else.

A group of people who make laws for a country or state.

The act of taking power or control illegally.