Social Studies Flashcards
(31 cards)
What is a Nation?
A group of people who share the same culture, history, language or ethnicity.
What is Nationalism?
A strong attachment to a particular country, or nation.
What is Development?
Improving the well-being of every individual in society so they can reach their full potential.
What is Sovereignty?
The state of making laws and controlling resources without the correction of other nations.
What is Citizenship?
The legal recognition or belonging to a specific nation, state, or common wealth.
What is the name of Jamaica’s National Development Plan?
Vision 2030
What is Vision 2030 geared towards?
Engaging all Jamaicans and development partners in the process to achieve and benefit from sustainable and inclusive development.
What is the national vision statement for Vision 2030?
“Jamaica, the place of choice to live, raise families and do business.”
What is Vision 2030 Jamaica?
The first long-term strategic development plan covers the 21-year period, 2009-2030.
Vision 2030 can be BEST described as a:
a) a strategic road map to guide the country.
b) a vision for the republic.
c) The views of the people.
d) an opportunity for Jamaica to become autocratic.
ANSWER: A
Which of these are NOT a goal for Vision 2030?
a) Jamaicans are empowered to achieve their fullest potential.
b) The Jamaican society is secure, cohesive, and just.
c) Jamaica will achieve a 100% of literacy rate.
d) Jamaica has a healthy natural environment.
ANSWER: C
The statement, ‘Every Child Can Learn, Every Child Must Learn’ is associated with which of the following national goals?
a) Jamaicans are empowered to achieve their fullest potential
b) Jamaica’s society is prosperous
c) The Jamaican society is secure, cohesive and just
d) Jamaica has a healthy natural environment
ANSWER: A
The government decides to launch a campaign to reduce the high levels of crime in the country. Which goal would the campaign be geared towards?
a) The Jamaican society is secure, cohesive and just
b) Jamaicans are empowered to achieve their fullest potential
c) Jamaica has a healthy natural environment
d) Jamaica’s society is prosperous
ANSWER: A
Which one of the following is NOT an example of National Development?
a) Citizens are able to afford nutritious meals.
b) Government is reducing poverty from society.
c) Citizens can afford suitable houses.
d) Citizens who are unwilling to give back.
ANSWER: D
Sovereignty is
The dominance of the people over a nation.
A nation is a synonym for a
Country.
What do you mean by citizen?
a member of a country, with rights and privileges
As a citizen, it is my __________ to help others in need.
a) Right
b) Responsibility
c) Business
d) Will
ANSWER: B
Which of the following is one of the MAIN responsibilities of a citizen?
a) picking up litter
b) obeying the law
c) washing the dishes
d) Arunning for government
ANSWER: B
It is our basic right to have
a) A swimming pool at home
b) Branded clothing
c) Clean water and nutritious food
d) A two-story house
AMSWER: C
What are Human Rights?
a) laws we must follow
b) laws enforced by the police
c) rights we all have
d) rights for men
ANSWER: C
Why are human rights necessary and important?
a) To save lives.
b) To give us freedom.
c) To protect everyone.
d) All of the above
ANSWER: D
For every right there is a matching _______________.
a) rule
b) responsibility
c) example
d) action
ANSWER: B
Voting in elections and jury duty are examples of?
a) Citizenship
b) Rights
c) Responsibilities
d) Nationality
ANSWER: C
