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| a ruler who has complete power |
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| a government that gives the people the ruling power |
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| a story, often about gods or goddesses, that is handed down through the years and is sometimes used to explain natural events |
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| a person who has certain rights and duties because he or she lives in a particular city or town |
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| to rise up against a government, to refuse to obey the people in charge |
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| the basic laws and rules of a government |
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| a group of people who listen to the facts and decide if a person on trial is guilty or not guilty |
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| a deadly disease that spreads quickly |
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| a person trained to take part in competitive sports. The ancient Greek word athlete means "one who tries to win a prize in a contest." |
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