Citizenship Theme 1- Rights and Responsibilities 4.5 / 5 based on 7 ratings ? Citizenship StudiesTheme 1- Rights and ResponsibilitiesGCSEEdexcel Created by: JakeTheEpicOne07Created on: 03-05-15 17:02 What are legal rights Rights protected by the law of that country. 1 of 19 What does the sales of goods act say? 1. Goods must be of a decent quality. 2. Goods must be fit for purpose. 3. Goods must match the description given. 2 of 19 How long do you have to return the goods if it isn't up to scratch? 6 Months 3 of 19 What organisations can help you by knowing when you're entitled to your money back? Office of Fair Trading and Citizens' Advice Bureau 4 of 19 Define Democracy Rule by the people. 5 of 19 How old do you have to be to vote? 18 6 of 19 Define suffrage The right to vote. 7 of 19 What is the UDHR? Universal Declaration Of Human Rights (1998) 8 of 19 What is the EHRC? Equality and Human Rights Commission 9 of 19 What does the EHRC do? They are interested in cases were there is an equality issue such as age, disability, race, religion or sexual orientation. 10 of 19 What is a trade union Trade unions try to improve the conditions of employment. 11 of 19 Who does the International Criminal Court put on trial? They try war criminal. These are people who are responsible for their country or soldiers committing war crimes. They are usually people in power! 12 of 19 Define Devolution The passing of powers from central to regional government. 13 of 19 Define Multicultural It is made up of many different cultures. 14 of 19 Define Community Cohesion When a whole of society works together for a common cause and a better understanding between communities. 15 of 19 Define Prejudice Thinking badly of other people without good reason. 16 of 19 Define Stereotypes Commonly held beliefs about groups of people. 17 of 19 Define Descrimination Someone treating certain people unfairly because of their prejudices. 18 of 19 What is an Ethnic Ghetto An area of mainly one ethnic group who become socially excluded. 19 of 19
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