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nation state
a country with people of the same nationality and with only one, central ruler or government
absolute monarch
a king or queen who has complete power
republic
a state where the supreme power was held by the common people or the representatives that they elect
puritans
very strict Protestants who disliked decoration, music, dancing and other things that were not religious
cavalry
soldiers who ride horses
bloodshed
violence, injury or murder
divine right
the right of kings to rule as they wished, given to them by God
bill of rights
a law which gives people certain freedom
levy
impose
veto
a constitutional right to reject a decision or proposal
stripped of
to take something away from someone
consul
an official chosen by the government to live in a foreign city.
dictator
A leader who has complete power in a country and has been elected
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