Test Articles 39-41 Flashcards
A policy by which a nation maintains or exerts its control over a foreign territory or country
Colonialism
A governmental system in which the political power is held by the people of the state, who freely elect their leaders
Democracy
The basic facilities, services, and physical systems needed for the functioning of a community or society. Examples include public education, transportation, water supply, and energy supply systems
Infrastructure
To help provide the social structures that are necessary so a person or group of people can build a life of dignity and respond to their vocation according to God’s call
Development
A salary that recognizes the value of the work being performed in that is high enough to allow the labor and his or her immediate family to live a life of human dignity, above the poverty line
Just wage
Human work
Labor
The material, financial, and human resources needed to start and run a business
Capital
An organized work stoppage whereby workers refuse to work in order to gain public support and to pressure their employer to address their rights
Strike
An economic system based on the private ownership of goods and the free market system
Capitalism
An economic system in which there is no private ownership of goods in the creation and distribution of goods and services is determined by the whole community or by the government
Socialism
A market system in which individuals and businesses are free to create and sell whatever goods and services they wish to sell at whatever price as they wish to charge
Free market
The real cause for poverty and hunger, disrespect for workers, and economic injustices
Greed
Ensures that the just distribution of the earths goods takes place
Moral economic system
a humanitarian aid organization which helps the poor and vulnerable overseas by responding to major emergencies, fighting disease and poverty, and nurturing peaceful and just societies
Catholic relief services
a network of organizations with the mission to provide service to people in need, to advocate for justice in social structures, and to call the entire church and other people of good will to do the same
Catholic charities
About how many people suffered from hunger in 2010?
925 million
How many people lived in extreme poverty in 2005?
About 1.4 billion
What is the Latin name for the encyclical titled “Hundredth Year”?
Centesimus Annus
What does “Hundredth Year” talk about?
- communism collapsed because it treated people as objects
- capitalism is efficient, but it’s flawed when it’s not working for the common good
- right to private property doesn’t take precedence over just distribution of the worlds resources
What is the Latin name for “On the Condition of Labor”?
rerum Novarum
What does Rerum Novarum talk about?
- addresses church’s right to speak on social issues
- every person has basic rights that must be respected by society
- promotes the rights and just treatment of workers
Who wrote Hundredth Year
Pope john Paul II
Who wrote on the condition of labor
Pope Leo XIII
How many U.S. Citizens lived below poverty line in 2009?
1 in 8
Other than natural disasters, what causes world poverty and hunger?
Human sin supported by sinful social structures
There is enough food for every man woman and child to consume how many calories per day?
3,600
How many children live below the poverty line?
1 in 5
How many children live at risk for hunger?
1 in 4
How many African-American and Latino children are at risk of hunger?
1 in 3
Which region of the world leads the statistics in extreme poverty?
Sub-Saharan Africa
Which region of the world has the least amount of poverty
Western Asia
What are 2 strengths of the free market system?
1) absence of government influence
2) consumer sovereignty
What are 2 weaknesses of the free market system?
1) worker safety sacrificed for profit
2) market failure can lead to unemployment, poverty, etc.
What are 2 strengths of the capitalist system?
1) Prevents large bureaucratic government
2) provides a certain level of freedom
What are 2 weaknesses of the capitalist system?
1) leads to large inequality
2) creates a money-oriented economy
What are 2 strengths of the socialist system?
1) easy access to education and health care
2) classless society
What are 2 weaknesses of the socialist system?
1) government has full control
2) demands higher taxes
Who wrong the Labor Day statement?
Frank J. Dewane
Bishop of a Venice
What does kairos opportunity mean?
A moment of crisis as well as opportunity
What is one problem in our society from the Labor Day statement?
People are treated as objects and become victims of labor trafficking
In the compendium of social doctrine, which chapter is devoted to human work?
Chapter 6
What are 2 subtitles in chapter six of the compendium?
Child labour
The right to strike
