RELIGIOUS STUDIES: RICH & POOR IN BRITISH SOCIETY 0.0 / 5 ? Religious StudiesMoralityGCSEAQA Created by: Chloe HanslowCreated on: 12-04-13 22:06 Charity Giving to the needy or an organisation that does not work for profit which usually works for others 1 of 12 Compassion A feeling of pity or sympathy that can lead to caring or wanting to help 2 of 12 Debt A situation where a person, organisation or country owes more than they possess 3 of 12 Excessive salaries 'Fat cat' salaries. When large amounts of money are earned, possibly plus bonuses 4 of 12 Housing benefit A system where the poor receive help to pay for some or all of their rent 5 of 12 Inheritance When a friend or family member leaves you money or possessions in their will when they die 6 of 12 Minimum wage The legal lowest amount that must be paid to a worker in the UK 7 of 12 National Lottery (Lotto) It is a regular gambling competition, available to all over-16s which offers large prizes but also gives money to charity. 8 of 12 Personal wealth Money, possessions and investments owned by an individual person 9 of 12 Poverty Being without money or any other basic needs of life 10 of 12 Poverty trap Not being able to break out of being poor 11 of 12 Voluntary service When a person chooses to work with the poor without being paid 12 of 12
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