Cspe Flashcards
What does UDHR stand for ?
Universal declaration of human rights
List three articles that appear in the UDHR
Right to marry
Right to speak
Right to learn
What is the CRC
Convention on the rights of a child
Name an organisation which works for the protection of human rigjts
ISPCC
Name an organisation that works to protect the rights of animals
ISPCA
What is a community?
A community is a group of people who have something in common
What is Amnesty International?
Amnesty International campaigns for human rights
What is human dignity?
Human dignity is the rights and needs a human has. When a human is denied their rights there is a loss of human dignity.
What is meant by racisim?
Racism is a form of discrimination. It is based on the false belief that some races are superior to others because of different skin colour or nationality.
What is child labour?
Child labour is the work done b y any child under the age of 18,that damages their physical,emotional and social development
Explain stewardship
Stewardship is the act of caring for and protecting our planet
What are the four Rs
Reduce
Reuse
Recycle
Repair
What are fossil fuels?
Fossil fuels are when we burn coal,gas and oil to provide energy. These fossil fuels produce a lot of pollution known as greenhouse gases.
Define democracy
Democracy is a form of government. It is the way we run our country in Ireland. This means that the people in Ireland have a say in how the country is run.
What is a referendum?
A special election where you either vote yes or no to a proposed change in the constitution.
