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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