Vocab17

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Internet
A global network connecting millions of computers, making it possible to exchange information.
world wide web
an Internet information system that allows access to electronic documents by hypertext links
web site
A related collection of web pages that is created and maintained by an individual, company, educational institution, or other organization.
archives
public records; place where public records are kept
nonpartisan
free from party ties or bias
newsgroup
Online area in which users have written discussions about a particular subject.
authortarian
a government in which one leader or group of people holds absolute power
dissident
someone who disagrees
propaganda
Ideas spread to influence public opinion for or against a cause.
intellectual property
A product of the intellect, such as an expressed idea or concept, that has commercial value.
copyright
An exclusive right granted by the federal government allowing the owner to reproduce and sell an artistic or published work.
revenue
An increase in owner's equity resulting from the operation of a business
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