Citizenship 9 Definitions End of Year

What is a right?

• A suggestion made by the government

• A law that applies only to elected officials

• Something all citizens are entitled to and protected by law

• A rule that changes depending on your social class

What is a citizen?

• A person who travels between countries frequently

• A person who lives in a country and has its rights and freedoms

• A resident with no legal responsibilities

• A person who serves in the military

What does individualism focus on?

• Community service and cooperation

• Equality for all members of a group

• Personal freedom and individual goals

• Shared responsibilities and group decision-making

What is the main focus of collectivism?

• Encouraging independence

• Supporting individual success

• Promoting the well-being of the group

• Avoiding social responsibilities

What is soft power?

• Using threats to control others

• Influencing others without using force

• A form of military pressure

• Enforcing laws through punishment

What is privilege?

• A special benefit or advantage given to certain groups

• A right guaranteed to all people equally

• A responsibility every citizen has

• An earned reward for hard work

What is unearned privilege?

• A reward for helping others

• An achievement based on merit

• An advantage given based on characteristics like gender or class

• A punishment for disobeying laws

What is federalism?

• A system where different levels of government have their own powers

• A government led by one central authority only

• A type of monarchy

• A process of electing only local leaders

In a representative democracy, what do citizens do?

• Make laws directly through voting

• Choose leaders by inheritance

• Elect people to represent them in decision-making

• Only participate during times of crisis

Who is a Member of Parliament?

• A judge appointed by the Prime Minister

• An elected person who represents their community in government

• A person in charge of tax collection

• A worker in the government service