A ________ May Be Defined as a Natural or Synthetic

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Essay

A ________ may be defined as a natural or synthetic substance that is used to produce physiological or psychological effects in humans or other animals.

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Definitions:

Ruling Class

The social class that holds the dominant power in a societal hierarchy, often controlling resources and making key decisions.

Autocracy

Absolute power resides in the hands of a single person or party.

Pluralist Theory

Refers to a theory in political science and sociology which suggests that power in a society is distributed among multiple groups and that this multiplicity ensures that no single group achieves dominance.

Elite Theory

A theory suggesting that societies are divided between a small ruling elite that holds power and the masses who are controlled by them.