Social Vocab Flashcards
quality of life
the standard of health, comfort, and happiness experienced by an individual or group.
consensus
a general agreement.
Advocacy
public support for or recommendation of a particular cause or policy.
civil service
the body of government officials who are employed in civil occupations that are neither political nor judicial.
constituent
being a voting member of a community or organization and having the power to appoint or elect.
federal accountability act
increase the transparency of government spending, and establish clearer links between approved expenditures and their outcomes.
Aboriginal
people who have been in a region from the earliest time
Assimilation
the process of taking in and fully understanding information or ideas.
fair and equitable
fair and reasonable in a way that gives equal treatment to everyone.
justice system
a group of organizations that make sure people follow the law
extrajudicial
(of a sentence) not legally authorized.
