Ad hoc
formed for a specific or immediate need
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Coalition
a temporary alliance between two or more groups to achieve a common goal
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Cold War
a period of tension between the Soviet Union and the United States after World War II. There is disagreement on exact dates, but the period is generally considered to last from 1947-1991
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Custody
the legal right to care for and make decisions for a child
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Disarmament
the reduction of military weapons. In this case, taking apart all the nuclear missiles
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Discrimination
the unjust treatment of different categories of people based on their race, age, or sex
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Drafted
mandatory enlistment of people in the military
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Endorsed
declare one's public approval or support of
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Nuclear Meltdown
a severe nuclear reactor accident caused by the fuel overheating. This results in core damage and radiation exposure
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Orientation
an introductory meeting to give out basic information and assess the situation
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Policy
a rule that guides decisions and describes a course of action. It is not a law, but it can lead to one
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Prestige
being seen as important and authoritative because of high quality work, achievements, or social influence
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Paranoia
intense feelings of fear and anxiety about the possibility of secret threats and plots
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Ratify
to confirm by expressing approval or formal sanction
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Rescind
revoke or cancel
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Right to bear arms
the right for people to possess weapons for their own defense
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Social Security Benefits
federal money given to retired and disabled people, and to their spouses, children, and survivors
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Unanimously
agreed to by all
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