Chp 6.4 Vocab Terms

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Which term refers to the fundamental freedoms and rights that protect individuals from government interference, such as freedom of speech and religion?

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Civil Liberties

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What term guarantees individuals equal protection under the law and freedom from discrimination based on characteristics such as race or gender?

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Civil Rights

Front

What describes a collective effort by a group of people to promote or resist societal change, often addressing issues like civil rights or environmental protection?

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Social Movement

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What term refers to divisions in society based on social, economic, cultural, or political differences, such as religion or ethnicity?

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Social Cleavage

Front

Which term is used for a type of societal division that becomes politically significant and aligns groups against each other on issues like ideology or religion?

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Political Cleavage

Front

What describes divisions in society based on ethnic identities that influence political or social structures?

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Ethnic stratification

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Which term refers to a community of people sharing common cultural traits such as language, religion, or ancestry?

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Ethnic Group

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What term is used for divisions in society based on race, often marked by disparities in power and access to resources?

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Racial Cleavage

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Which term refers to grouping people based on physical characteristics like skin color or hair texture?

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Race

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What term describes divisions in society based on socio-economic status, such as income or education, that influence opportunities and political affiliations?

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Social-Class Cleavage