Some Important Key Words
Absolutist - Fundamentally, a form of government or ruling system characterized by unchecked exercise of authority. In historical context, this phrase denotes a centralized, militarized, and suppressive type of monarchical governance.
Utopian - An idealized concept of a society that is often so perfect that its realization is improbable.
Plebiscite - A direct ballot, where all individuals in a specific region are invited to vote for or against a proposal.
Suffrage - The right to vote.
Conservatism - A political ideology that emphasized the significance of tradition, established institutions, and customs, and favored gradual progress over rapid change.
Feminist - Recognition of women's rights and concerns rooted in the belief in the equality of genders in social, economic, and political aspects.
Ethnic - Refers to a shared racial, tribal, or cultural heritage that a community identifies with or lays claim to.
Allegory - When an abstract concept (like greed, envy, freedom, liberty) is represented through a person or object. An allegorical tale carries dual meanings: one concrete and one symbolic.
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