citizenship Flashcards
(23 cards)
relating to a whole nation nation common to or characteristic to a whole nation .
national
the rights of citizens to political and social freedom
civil rights
process used to express a wish to follow a particular course of action
voting
a particular philosophy of life or conception of the world
worldview
a group of people living in the same place of sharing particular characteristics
community
the qualities or characteristiques that make a person who they are
identity
the ability to do something well
skills
an aim or desired result
goal
an organization set up to provide people or causes in need
charity
an official member of a country who has met the requirements of citizenship and is entitled to its protection , rights and priviledges .
citizen
the most good for the greatest number , while treating all involved with dignity and respect .Also referred to as the greater of collective good .
common good
the duties that citizens agree to fulfull , as active expressions of their membership within a larger community
responsibility
a special right , advantage or immunity granted or available only to a particular person or group of people
priviledge
the part of the canadian constitution that sets out the rights and freedoms of canadians .
charter of rights
a legal or naturel entitlement to have say , or do something , which may or may not be based in law
right
rights believed to belong to every person from birth ; they do not come from law
human rights
a system of government by the whole population or all the eligible members of a state , typically through elected representatives
democracy
government by a dictator
dictatorship
is the percentage of eligiable electors or registered voters , that cast ballots in an election.
voter turnout
typical of a class , group , or body of opinion . consisting of people chosen to act and speak on behalf of a wider group
representative
a person who applies for a job or is nominated for election
candidate
a ballot in which votes are cast in secret
secret ballot
a small group of people having control of a country , organization or institution .
oligarchy