7 Concepts

Question 1

Rights and Respnsibilities

Answer 1

Every human is entitled to basic rights, but we also have a responsibility to others and there is a constant need to safeguard people’s rights.
Topics: Children’s rights, prisoners of conscience, torture

Question 2

Human Dignity

Answer 2

Every human being has the right to live their lives with dignity and be treated with respect.
Topics: Homelessness, bullying, refugees

Question 3

Stewardship

Answer 3

Caring responsibly for our environment and the planet on which we live.
Topics: Recycling, global warming, the ozone layer

Question 4

Development

Answer 4

Improvements taking place in local, national or international communities.
Topics: Tackling poverty, Third World Debt, regional development in Ireland

Question 5

Democracy

Answer 5

Citizens voting to elect people to represent them in government.
Topics: Elections, Dail Eireann, Local Government

Question 6

Law

Answer 6

The rules and laws necessary to protect citizens. How laws are made, upheld and the consequences of breaking the law.
Topics: An Garda Siochana, court system, prison system

Question 7

Interdependence

Answer 7

The way in which we are connected with others in the world.

Topics: The European Union, the United Nations, Fair Trade