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Supreme Court of the United Kingdom

The Supreme Court is a big court. It is in the United Kingdom. Twelve judges work there. They help make sure rules are fair. This helps all the people. Do you like rules?

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Supreme Court of the United States

The Supreme Court is a special group. They help make big rules. Nine leaders work there. They live in a big building. This helps keep things fair for us. Do you want to learn more?

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Supreme People's Court

This is a very big court. It is in China. Many judges work there. They help with big rules. This helps people live together. It is a very important place. Do you know about courts?

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Su Qin

Long ago, a man named Su Qin lived in China. He was very smart. He helped many kings work together. This helped his people stay safe. He was a great leader. Do you like to help your friends?

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Surety

A surety is a big promise. It helps people when work is not done. One person promises to pay if a friend cannot. This keeps things fair for everyone. It has been used for a long time. Do you like making promises?

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Surveillance

Some people watch what others do. They use cameras to see. They also use computers to watch. This helps keep places safe. But some people think it is not fair. Do you think it is okay to watch?

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Survey (human research)

A survey is a list of questions. People use them to learn things. You can answer them on a phone. You can answer them on a computer. This helps us learn about people. It is a fun way to help. Do you like to answer…

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Susan Brownmiller

Susan was a writer. She lived in a big city. She wrote books to help women. She wanted things to be fair for everyone. Her work helped many people. Do you like to read books?

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Susan Stryker

Susan Stryker is a teacher. She writes books and makes films. She tells stories about people. Her work helps us learn. She helps many people feel seen. Do you like to learn about history?

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Susenyos I

Long ago, a man named Susenyos was a king. He lived in a land called Ethiopia. He had to work very hard to lead. He even led a big army. He was a very brave leader. Do you like stories about kings?

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Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono

SBY was a leader in Indonesia. He was a soldier first. He helped people find peace. This made him a hero to many. He worked hard for his country. Do you like to help others?

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Sustainable Development Goals

Many countries made a big plan. They want to help our world. They want to help all people. We can help the land and sea. This helps us all live well. Do you want to help too?

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Su Yu

Su Yu was a leader in China. He led many people. He was very good at his job. He helped his country change. He was a very brave man. Do you want to learn more about him?

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Suzerainty

Long ago, some lands were very close. One big land helped many small lands. The small lands could still make their own rules. They sent gifts to the big land. This helped everyone stay at peace. Do you like to share…

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Sveinn Björnsson

Sveinn Björnsson was a leader. He was the first president of Iceland. He helped his country a lot. He worked hard for his people. Do you like to help others? He was a very busy man.

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Swachh Bharat Mission

India wants to be very clean. Leaders help build many new toilets. This helps keep the land clean. It helps keep people healthy too. Many people are working hard to help. Do you help keep your home clean?

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Swap (finance)

A swap is a deal between two groups. They trade things like money or rates. This helps them manage their costs. Big banks do these swaps. It can help them plan for the future. Do you like to trade things with friends?

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Swathi Thirunal Rama Varma

Long ago, there was a king. His name was Swathi Thirunal. He loved to write music. He also helped build many schools. He made life better for his people. Do you like music?

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Sweatshop

Some jobs are very hard. People work in small, hot rooms. They do not get much pay. This is not fair to them. Many people work to make things better. Do you want to help?

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Swiss franc

The Swiss franc is money. It is used in Switzerland. Many people use it to buy things. It helps people trade. This money is very special. Do you have coins?

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Sydney Possuelo

Sydney is a man from Brazil. He helps groups of people live in the woods. He works to keep them safe. He wants them to have their own land. He is a hero to many. Do you like to help others?

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Syllabus

A syllabus is a list for a class. It tells you what you will learn. It shows what you must do. It helps you and your teacher. You can read it on paper. You can also see it online. Do you like to read lists?

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Sylvanus Olympio

Sylvanus Olympio was a leader. He helped his country, Togo, become free. He was the very first president there. Long ago, he was killed by soldiers. Many people were very sad. Do you like learning about leaders?

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Sylvia Pankhurst

Sylvia Pankhurst was a brave woman. She fought for women to vote. She helped many people in her city. She worked hard to make things fair. Sylvia wanted everyone to have a say. Do you want to help people too?

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Symbolic interactionism

We use words to talk to each other. These words help us share ideas. We learn what things mean by being with friends. This helps us live in a big group. It is how we make a world together. Do you like to talk with…

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Symon Petliura

Symon was a leader in Ukraine. He helped lead a new group of people. He also wrote for newspapers. Long ago, there was much fighting in his land. This was a hard time for many. He worked hard for his home. Do you…

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Syndicalism

Groups of workers wanted things to be fair. They worked together in big teams. These teams used strikes to help. They wanted to run things themselves. This helped many people. Can you imagine working in a big team?

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Tactical formation

Groups of people move in lines. They do this to stay safe. People have done this for a long time. It helps them work as a team. It is a smart way to move. Do you like to work in a team?

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Tadamichi Kuribayashi

A man named Tadamichi Kuribayashi was a leader. He lived in Japan. Long ago, there was a big war. He led his men on a small island. He worked hard to keep them safe. Do you want to learn more?

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Tadeusz Mazowiecki

Tadeusz Mazowiecki was a leader in Poland. He helped many people. He worked to make things fair. He was a top leader for his country. He helped change how his land was run. Do you want to learn more?

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Tage Erlander

Tage Erlander was a leader in Sweden. He helped many people in his country. He worked to make sure kids had school lunches. He also helped people get care when they were sick. He was a leader for a very long time. Do…

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Taiwanese indigenous peoples

Some people have lived on Taiwan for a very long time. They have their own special ways to talk. They also have their own songs and art. Many people work hard to keep these traditions alive. Do you want to learn more?

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Taiwan independence movement

Taiwan is a large island. Some people want it to be its own country. They want to make their own rules. This helps them feel free. It is a big idea. Do you like to make your own rules?

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Tajuddin Ahmad

Tajuddin Ahmad was a leader. He helped a new country grow. He worked hard for his people. He helped make a new home. His work matters to us today. Do you like to help others?

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Takahashi Korekiyo

Takahashi was a leader in Japan. He helped many people. He worked with money to help his country. He was a very smart man. Many years ago, he helped Japan. Do you like to learn about leaders?

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Taksin

A leader named Taksin helped his land. Long ago, his home was hurt by war. He worked hard to bring peace. He built a new city to be safe. He also helped people learn and grow. He was a very brave king. Do you like…

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Taliban

The Taliban is a group in Afghanistan. They rule the country now. Long ago, they ruled for a short time. They made many rules that were not fair. They did not let girls go to school. Do you want to learn more?

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Tamils

The Tamils are a group of people. They have a very old language. It is still used today. They live in many places. Many people like their food. Do you want to learn more?

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Tammany Hall

A group called Tammany Hall was very big. They helped run New York City. They helped many new people find work. Some leaders were not fair. But they changed how the city worked. Do you like learning about old cities?

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Tan Malaka

Tan Malaka was a brave man. He lived in a place called Indonesia. He was a teacher for many kids. He worked hard to help his people. He wanted them to be free. Do you want to learn more about him?

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Tansu Çiller

Tansu Çiller was a leader in Turkey. She was a teacher first. Then she became a prime minister. She was the first woman to do this job. She worked hard for her country. Do you know any leaders?

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Tanuma Okitsugu

Long ago, a man led Japan. He worked for a great king. He tried to change how money worked. Some people were not happy with him. Things became very hard for many. Do you like to learn about old leaders?

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Tarana Burke

Tarana Burke helps many people. She started a group called Me Too. It helps people feel safe. She wants the world to be fair. Her work is very good. Do you want to help too?

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Tariff

A tariff is a tax on goods. It makes things from far away cost more. This helps people buy things made at home. It can help a country's business grow. Do you like to buy things made near you?

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Tarō Asō

Tarō Asō is a leader in Japan. He was once the top leader of his country. He worked in many big jobs. He also helped run a family business. His work helps Japan today. Do you like to help others?

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Taslima Nasrin

Taslima Nasrin is a writer. She writes many books. She also helps women. Some people were not happy with her ideas. Because of this, she had to move far away. She lives in a new place now. Do you like to read stories?

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Tatars

The Tatars are a group of people. They live in many places. Some live in Europe and some live in Asia. They have their own way to talk. This helps them share stories. It is a very big group. Do you want to learn more?

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Tāufaʻāhau Tupou IV

A man named Tāufaʻāhau was a king. He ruled a place called Tonga. He helped his people for a long time. He worked to make his home modern. He was a very tall king. Do you know any kings?

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