Suspension of civil liberties in the USA against individuals suspected of terrorist activities; came into effect after 9/11.

A small group of commanders; usually seize power through a coup. Rule as a “junta” where one of them is in control. A lot in Africa and South America (Pinochet, Mugabe, Chavez)

The leader of the USA during the Cold War that saw a blockade of Cuba and a failed invasion there too; very charismatic and was assassinated & was a democratic socialist.

After 9/11 in Canada, allows for secret trials, detention without cause and unauthorized surveillance.

Usually involves a king or queen that controls all aspects of the citizen’s lives; Louis XVI, Napoleon.

USA president during the Cold War that saw USA money going to countries under threat from Soviet expansion; Marshall Plan, Truman Doctrine, Atomic Bomb.

Legal form of dissent that citizens can group together in a public space.

Characteristic given to leaders that are able to capture the attention of the people and can convince them to do things for the state.

Leader of the USSR who felt that Stalin had wronged his people and they needed “De-Stalinization”; thought the USSR and the USA could peacefully coexist.

Canadian, replaced the War Measures Act that gives the government the power to take special powers during times of national crisis.

A small group that control the state that have command of everything; these guys would be the ELITE.

Leader of the USSR, wanted to create a purely socialist state that followed Marx’s principles; would eventually not see it happen prior to his death.

Brought into effect during the Industrial Revolution, that provided rights to the workers of FACTORIES; could not employ children under certain ages.

When a leader has this type of control, it is 100% controlling and they demand 100% obedience; unconditional, total, complete.

The final leader of the USSR that brought Glastnost and Perestroika into society; they are democratic principles of openness and transparency for the government. Gorbie.