introduction to civics Flashcards
(22 cards)
Civics
the study of the rights and duties of citizenship
Community
a group of people living in the same place or having a particular characteristic in common.
superior
higher station
Government
the governing body of a nation, state, or community
Values
the importance, worth, or usefulness of something
morals
a lesson, that can be derived from a story, a piece of information, or an experience
Welfare
the health, happiness, and fortunes of a person or group.
equality
the state of being equal, especially in status, rights, and opportunities
unity
the state of being united or joined as a whole.
independence
the fact or state of being independent
Dependent
contingent on or determined by
fair
impartial and just, without favoritism or discrimination.
Diversity
the state of being diverse; variety
Honesty
the quality of being honest.
Sovereign
a supreme ruler, especially a monarch.
Ethics
moral principles that govern a person’s behavior or the conducting of an activity
Determination
firmness of purpose; resoluteness
justice
just behavior or treatment
Equity
the quality of being fair and impartial
inferior
the lower station rank degree or great
philosophy
rational and investigation
ethics
moral principles that govern a person’s behavior or the conducting of an activity
