Unit 4 Glossary

Match the following concepts with the corresponding card

• Tell the truth

• Empathy

• Understand and share the feelings of others

• Non-discrimination

• Value and appreciate diverse perspectives

• Honesty

• Treat everyone fairly and equally

• Respect

Organize these options into the right categories

Groups:

(a) Opinion

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(b) Valid argument

• • subjective interpretation of an event or situation.

• • assertion that can be logically defended with sound reasoning.

• • claim that is substantiated by credible sources and data.

• • premise that follows logically from established facts.

• • feeling that is not universally accepted or proven.

• • conclusion drawn from a systematic examination of evidence.

• • statement that is supported by statistical analysis or research findings.

• • personal belief or judgment that is not necessarily based on fact or knowledge.

• • argument that addresses counterarguments and provides rebuttals.

• • justification that is coherent and consistent with the overall argument.

• • perception that is influenced by personal experiences.

• • viewpoint that reflects an individual's feelings or thoughts on a subject.

• • reason that supports an opinion and is based on facts, logic, or evidence.

  
  

• • personal stance on a controversial issue.

• • belief that may vary from person to person without a definitive answer.

• • interpretation that lacks empirical evidence.

Debates are situations where people give different ​ (a)   on a topic and give ​ (b)   , taking turns to speak as indicated by a moderator. The purpose of a debate is to become familiar with the different ​ (c)   on a topic.

• opinions
• valid arguments
• viewpoints
• facts
• emotions
• rumors

Match the following image with the corresponding right

• Right to education

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• Right to a healthy diet

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• Right to play and recreation

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• Right to receive medical attention

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• Right to express ourselves and be heard

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What is the main function of the executive branch?

• To control the the police officers

• To govern and run the country

• To make laws

• to impart justice

Who are the highest-ranking authorities of the Legislative branch?

• Senators and deputies

• Mayors

• President

• Council

What is the function of the Judicial branch?

• To help people with diseases

• To run the country

• To impart justice in the country

• To make laws

Why do we need to have laws?

• To control everyone’s actions.

• To make sure everyone has the same opinion.

• To stop people from making mistakes.

• To regulate life in society and ensure people can live together peacefully.

What is a committee?

• A place where laws are made.

• A list of rules for a community.

• A group of people chosen to work together on a specific task or issue.

• A type of government building.

Which of the following statements is an opinion?

• The sun rises in the east.

• Water freezes at 32°F (0°C).

• Pizza is the best food.

• Birds can fly.