SOCIAL STUDIES VOCABULARY

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01. Neutrality

 the quality or state of being neutral; refusal to take part in a war between other powers.

02. Values or Beliefs

Beliefs are basically assumptions that we make about the world and our values stem from those beliefs. Our values are things that we deem important and can include concepts like equality, honesty, education, effort, perseverance, loyalty, faithfulness, conservation of the environment and many, many other concepts.

03. Interventionism

the policy or doctrine of intervening, especially government interference in the affairs of another state or in domestic economic affairs.

04. Government

the political direction and control exercised over the actions of the members, citizens, or inhabitants of communities, societies, and states; direction of the affairs of a state, community, etc.; political administration.

05.Precedent

any act, decision, or case that serves as a guide or justification for subsequent situations.

06. Foreign Policy

a policy pursued by a nation in its dealings with other nations, designed to achieve national objectives.

07. Isolationism

the policy or doctrine of isolating one's country from the affairs of other nations by declining to enter into alliances, foreign economic commitments, international agreements, etc., seeking to devote the entire efforts of one's country to its own advancement and remain at peace by avoiding foreign entanglements and responsibilities.

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