The act of taking a person into custody, against their will. This can be done with physical force or by requiring them to submit to […]
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What is Pollution?
Pollution is the presence or introduction of harmful substances into the natural environment, such as air, water, soil and food. Although it can be caused […]
Quarantine
Quarantine is the restriction of movement or separation of well people who have been exposed to contagious agents before it becomes known whether they will […]
What is Inflation?
Inflation is an economic phenomenon when prices rise faster than people’s purchasing power. This can lead to higher interest rates and a slowdown in economic […]
Drug Trafficking
Drug trafficking is the illegal sale and distribution of drugs like cocaine, heroin, marijuana and amphetamine-type stimulants. It can involve large criminal organizations called drug […]
Global Warming and Its Dangerous Impacts
The Earth’s atmosphere acts like a greenhouse, trapping some of the Sun’s energy that would otherwise be lost to space. This is called the “greenhouse […]
The Legislative Function of Parliament
Parliaments, as representative bodies of the people, have a fundamental democratic duty to deliberate and ratify laws that govern their societies. They are also key […]
What is Climate Change and How Does it Affect Us?
Climate change is the warming of Earth’s atmosphere and surface caused by human activities. This warming affects our health and well-being, food security, water resources, […]
What is the Stock Market?
The stock market is a place where investors buy and sell shares in publicly-traded companies. Investors buy and sell the stocks based on their expectations […]
What Are the Strengths and Weaknesses of a Coalition?
A coalition brings together groups that have different but common goals or values and combines their resources to be more powerful than they would be […]