citizenship Flashcards

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relating to a whole nation nation common to or characteristic to a whole nation .

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national

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2
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the rights of citizens to political and social freedom

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civil rights

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3
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process used to express a wish to follow a particular course of action

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voting

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4
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a particular philosophy of life or conception of the world

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worldview

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5
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a group of people living in the same place of sharing particular characteristics

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community

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6
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the qualities or characteristiques that make a person who they are

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identity

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7
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the ability to do something well

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skills

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an aim or desired result

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goal

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9
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an organization set up to provide people or causes in need

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charity

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10
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an official member of a country who has met the requirements of citizenship and is entitled to its protection , rights and priviledges .

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citizen

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11
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the most good for the greatest number , while treating all involved with dignity and respect .Also referred to as the greater of collective good .

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common good

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12
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the duties that citizens agree to fulfull , as active expressions of their membership within a larger community

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responsibility

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13
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a special right , advantage or immunity granted or available only to a particular person or group of people

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priviledge

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14
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the part of the canadian constitution that sets out the rights and freedoms of canadians .

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charter of rights

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15
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a legal or naturel entitlement to have say , or do something , which may or may not be based in law

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right

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16
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rights believed to belong to every person from birth ; they do not come from law

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human rights

17
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a system of government by the whole population or all the eligible members of a state , typically through elected representatives

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democracy

18
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government by a dictator

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dictatorship

19
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is the percentage of eligiable electors or registered voters , that cast ballots in an election.

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voter turnout

20
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typical of a class , group , or body of opinion . consisting of people chosen to act and speak on behalf of a wider group

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representative

21
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a person who applies for a job or is nominated for election

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candidate

22
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a ballot in which votes are cast in secret

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secret ballot

23
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a small group of people having control of a country , organization or institution .

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oligarchy