Vocabulary Flashcards
What is fair and equitable?
governed by rules that apply to everyone, taking into account individual needs and circumstance
What is justice?
applying laws
What is the justice system?
the institutions and procedures for applying laws in a society
What is legislation?
laws created through the legislative process
What is validity?
reliability, based on a critical assessment of source, facts and bias
What is community service?
helping the community performed as part of a sentence, such as assisting with a community clean-up or food bank
What is a criminal record?
a permanent record of breaking the law, which is public information. A criminal record can bar you from some jobs, volunteer positions and travel to other countries
What is a sentence?
a consequence for a crime, such as imprisonment, determined by a court of law
What is rehabilitate?
to instill positive behaviours and attitudes
What is reintegrate?
to make part of again
What is colonialism?
the process of establishing colonies, in which a region is claimed and governed by a country from another part of the world
