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Front

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EU (European Union)

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A political and economic union of European countries that work together on laws, trade, and policies.

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continent

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A large continuous area of land, like Europe, Africa, or Asia.

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UN Security Council

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A group within the United Nations responsible for keeping peace and security around the world.

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NATO

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A military alliance of countries from Europe and North America that promise to defend each other if attacked.

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Commonwealth of Nations

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A group of countries, most of them former British colonies, that work together on shared goals like democracy and development.

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national parliaments

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Law-making bodies in individual nations that create rules and policies.

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self-government

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The ability of a country or region to make its own laws and decisions.

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Union Jack

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The national flag of the United Kingdom.

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referendum

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A public vote on a specific political question.

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constitutional monarchy

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A system where a country has a king or queen, but real power lies with elected leaders and a constitution.

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monarch

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A king or queen who is the official head of a country.

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Royal Family

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The family of the king or queen in a monarchy.

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head of state

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The official leader of a country, often a president or monarch.

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independence

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The state of being free and not controlled by another country.

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separatist movements

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Groups that want their region or nation to break away and become independent.

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decolonisation

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The process of former colonies becoming independent countries.

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colonies

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Countries or regions that were ruled by a foreign power.

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imperial past

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The time in history when a country had an empire and ruled other lands.

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economic power

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A country that has strong industries, trade, and wealth.

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permanent member

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A country that always has a seat and voting rights in an international group, like the UN Security Council.

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national identities

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The shared culture, language, and values that make people feel part of a nation.

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multicultural society

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A society where people from different cultures live together.

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diversity

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A mix of people from different backgrounds, cultures, or religions.

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ethnicity

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A group of people who share a common culture, language, or ancestry.

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Brexit

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The UK’s decision to leave the European Union.

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leaving the EU

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The action of the UK officially ending its membership in the European Union.

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demands for independence

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Calls from people or groups asking to break away from a larger political unit.

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increasing demands

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Growing calls or requests, often for political change or rights.