Global Citizenship Key terms

Question 1

What is the definition of Democracy?

Answer 1

A system of government in which power is vested in the people, who rule either directly or through freely elected representatives.

Question 2

What is Direct democracy?

Answer 2

A form of democracy in which people decide on policy initiatives directly.

Question 3

What is a Referendum?

Answer 3

A direct vote in which an entire electorate is invited to vote on a particular proposal and can result in the adoption of a new law.

Question 4

What does Electorate refer to?

Answer 4

The body of people entitled to vote in an election.

Question 5

What is Parliament?

Answer 5

The supreme legislative body in a country, typically consisting of elected representatives.

Question 6

What is a Constituency?

Answer 6

A geographical area represented by a member of parliament.

Question 7

What are Policies?

Answer 7

A course or principle of action adopted or proposed by an organization or individual.

Question 8

What is a Welfare state?

Answer 8

A government that assumes responsibility for the welfare of its citizens, typically through social services.

Question 9

What is Entrepreneurship?

Answer 9

The process of starting and running one’s own business, taking on financial risks in the hope of profit.

Question 10

What is Sovereignty?

Answer 10

The authority of a state to govern itself or another state.

Question 11

What is a Ballot?

Answer 11

A device used to cast votes in an election.

Question 12

What is Globalisation?

Answer 12

The process by which businesses or other organizations develop international influence or start operating on an international scale.

Question 13

What does Collaboration mean?

Answer 13

The action of working with someone to produce or create something.

Question 14

Who is considered a Citizen?

Answer 14

A legally recognized subject or national of a state or commonwealth.

Question 15

What does Elected mean?

Answer 15

Chosen by vote, especially in an election.

Question 16

What is meant by Global Village?

Answer 16

The world considered as a single community linked by telecommunications.

Question 17

What is a Nation state?

Answer 17

A state in which a great majority shares the same culture and is conscious of it.

Question 18

What is a Trade agreement?

Answer 18

A treaty between two or more nations to establish trade regulations.

Question 19

What is the Justice system?

Answer 19

The institutions and procedures for administering justice.

Question 20

What is Bribery?

Answer 20

The act of giving or receiving something of value in exchange for influence on an action.

Question 21

What does Corruption refer to?

Answer 21

The abuse of entrusted power for private gain.

Question 22

What is Fraud?

Answer 22

Wrongful or criminal deception intended to result in financial or personal gain.

Question 23

What is a Military coup?

Answer 23

A sudden and illegal seizure of power from a government.

Question 24

What is Money laundering?

Answer 24

The process of making illegally obtained money appear legitimate.

Question 25

What is an Autocracy regime?

Answer 25

A system of government in which one person possesses unlimited power.

Question 26

What is a Totalitarian regime?

Answer 26

A political system in which the state recognizes no limits to its authority and seeks to regulate every aspect of public and private life.

Question 27

What does the Human development index measure?

Answer 27

It measures a country's average achievements in health, knowledge, and standard of living.

Question 28

What is Gross nation income?

Answer 28

The total income earned by a nation's residents and businesses, including any income earned abroad.

Question 29

What does Infant mortality refer to?

Answer 29

The death of infants before their first birthday.

Question 30

What is Standard of living?

Answer 30

The degree of wealth and material comfort available to a person or community.

Question 31

What is a Hybrid regime?

Answer 31

A political system that combines elements of democracy and authoritarianism.

Question 32

What is a Flawed democracy?

Answer 32

A system of government that has free elections but may lack some civil liberties.

Question 33

What is Full democracy?

Answer 33

A political system characterized by fair and free elections, civil liberties, and political rights.

Question 34

What is an Authoritarian regime?

Answer 34

A governing system characterized by strong central power and limited political freedoms.

Question 35

What are Human rights?

Answer 35

Basic rights and freedoms that belong to every person in the world.

Question 36

What does Discrimination mean?

Answer 36

The unjust or prejudicial treatment of different categories of people.

Question 37

What is Freedom?

Answer 37

The power or right to act, speak, or think as one wants without hindrance or restraint.

Question 38

What is a Convention?

Answer 38

A formal agreement between countries.

Question 39

What is a Declaration?

Answer 39

An official statement or announcement.

Question 40

What does Enforced mean?

Answer 40

Compelled to follow a rule or law.

Question 41

What is Individualism?

Answer 41

A social theory favoring freedom of action for individuals over collective or state control.

Question 42

What are Political rights?

Answer 42

Rights that allow individuals to participate in the political process.

Question 43

What are Economic rights?

Answer 43

Rights that guarantee individuals the ability to earn a livelihood and own property.

Question 44

What are Cultural rights?

Answer 44

Rights that protect the cultural identity and heritage of individuals and communities.

Question 45

What are Social rights?

Answer 45

Rights that guarantee individuals access to certain social services and benefits.

Question 46

What are Civic rights?

Answer 46

Rights that protect individuals' freedom to participate in the civic life of their community.

Question 47

What is the United Nations?

Answer 47

An international organization founded in 1945 to promote peace, security, and cooperation among countries.

Question 48

What is International law?

Answer 48

A set of rules generally accepted as binding in relations between states and nations.

Question 49

What is the United Nations charter?

Answer 49

The foundational treaty of the United Nations, outlining its purpose and principles.

Question 50

What does Genocide mean?

Answer 50

The deliberate killing of a large number of people from a particular nation or ethnic group.

Question 51

What is Charity?

Answer 51

The voluntary giving of help, typically in the form of money, to those in need.

Question 52

What are Non-government organisations?

Answer 52

Organizations that operate independently from government, typically aiming to address social or political issues.

Question 53

What is a Social movement?

Answer 53

A collective effort by a large group of people to bring about or resist social change.

Question 54

Who are Indigenous people?

Answer 54

Ethnic groups who are the original inhabitants of a region.

Question 55

What does Free trade refer to?

Answer 55

International trade left to its natural course without tariffs, quotas, or other restrictions.

Question 56

What is Fair trade?

Answer 56

A trading partnership, based on dialogue, transparency, and respect, that seeks greater equity in international trade.