Unit 8 Civics Vocab

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What does the term "domestic" refer to?

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From the country where you live

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What are "subsidies"?

Back

Direct financial help provided by the government

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What is the purpose of a "stimulus"?

Back

To jump-start a struggling economy

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What does "interest" refer to in financial terms?

Back

A percentage charged on a loan or paid on an investment

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What is a "tariff"?

Back

A government tax on imports or exports.

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What does "equality" mean?

Back

The condition of being equal

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What is "diplomacy"?

Back

The skill of negotiating between nations

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What is a "deepfake"?

Back

A digitally altered video that misrepresents a person.

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What does "blockchain" refer to?

Back

A shared database that stores data in linked blocks

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What is "phishing"?

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Attempts to fraudulently obtain sensitive data