Citizenship Unit 1 4.5 / 5 based on 2 ratings ? Citizenship StudiesIdentityRights and Responsibilities ASAQA Created by: Olivia Grace MatthewsCreated on: 12-05-15 19:28 Democracy A system of government in which citizens are able to influence government decisions. 1 of 25 Constitutional Monarchy A form of government in which a monarch recognises Parliament as the chief law maker 2 of 25 Constitution A set of rules that describe which institutions hold power within a state. 3 of 25 Welfare State System whereby a government taxes citizens in order to provide social services and benefits to those that need them 4 of 25 Norms Socially accepted behaviour 5 of 25 Values Things we consider important to support our norms 6 of 25 Net Migration The difference between those immagrating and those emigrating, the 'in' and 'out' figures. 7 of 25 Stereotyping Over-simplication or a generalised impression of a group's identity or behaviour 8 of 25 Mass Media The organisations that produce all forms of media for a vast audience 9 of 25 Xenophobia Extreme irrational fear of foreigners 10 of 25 Meritocracy A society in which people have power because of their abilities not because of money or social position 11 of 25 Nepotism Using your power or influence to get good jobs or unfair advantages for members of your own family 12 of 25 Underclass Group in society who are excluded because they are either unable to break the poverty cycle or vulnerable and isolated 13 of 25 Policies Plans made by gov. to tackle certain issues 14 of 25 Statute A law made by parliament 15 of 25 Criminal Law Area of law concerned with state bringing proceeding against and individual to punish them for breaching in the law 16 of 25 Civil Law Concerned with disputes between and individual and another 17 of 25 Scrutiny Careful and detailed examination of something in order to establish facts 18 of 25 Defamation To damage the reputation of a person or group by saying things about them which aren't true 19 of 25 Probate The legal administration of a deceased person's will 20 of 25 Assets Something valuable that belongs to a person. eg. their house 21 of 25 Tort A civil wrong committed by an individual against another where the defendant owed a duty to the claimant. = caused loss or damage 22 of 25 Habeas Corpus Latin term for 'let us have the body'. A person detained has the right to question the legality of their detention 23 of 25 Ultra Vires Latin for 'beyond the powers' 24 of 25 Natural Justice Two main rules: No one should be judge in own case. Both sides have a right to be heard 25 of 25
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