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People power: A group of ordinary people in Germany meet to discuss new laws and solve local problems together through a citizens' assembly. Glossary
Roiled - Disturbed, as a liquid that contains a sediment would be when stirred.
Cleric - A priest or a religious leader, such as a vicar, imam, or rabbi.
Monarchy - The king or queen and royal family.
Representative Democracy - A political system where citizens elect officials to make decisions and govern on their behalf.
Yale University - A very famous and old university in the United States, known for being one of the best in the world.
Lobbying - Trying to influence the decisions of the government. A lot of lobbying is legal and carried out by reputable organisations, but sometimes it can be illegal or unethical, especially when a politician uses their connections to benefit a company or organisation they belong to.
Polarisation - When people tend to flock towards extreme opposite points of view. Some think that polarisation is bad for politics, because it makes co-operation between people on opposing sides of a debate less likely. Others welcome it, however, because it offers voters clear alternatives in elections.