Key Concepts of Governance and Society

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Culture

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The feeling of belonging to a community, in terms of rights and obligations (i.e., responsibilities); by exercising your rights and obligations, you have ownership of your future.

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Due Process

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The idea that one’s government will act in accordance with the law and that all people would be treated with common procedures.

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Government

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The group of people in a nation that holds people accountable to their obligations.

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Right

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Something someone has that cannot be taken away, such as religion or speech.

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Obligation

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A responsibility or commitment that someone has to another person or group.

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Symbolism

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Using symbols to express meanings that are not explicitly stated.