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- 5. Groups cultural groups of people who share common customs and values based on language, religion, or homeland.
- 6. the systematic and deliberate attempt to kill all members of an ethnic, racial or other cultural group.
- 9. a diplomat appointed by the government to be its country’s official representative in a foreign country.
- 11. one who actively campaigns for or against a policy or social reforms
- 13. harassment unwelcome conduct, of a sexual nature, directed toward a person.
- 14. qualities that one considers important.
- 15. system a system in which two or more sides have opposing interests and argue different positions.
- 17. differences and variety
- 19. not attached to any political party.
- 21. people who leave their native country because of a well-founded fear of persecution for reasons of race, religion, nationality, political opinion, or membership in a particular social group.
- 22. a form of government in which one person or group of people has absolute, unlimited power.
- 24. Good: that which benefits all (or most) people in a community or society.
- 26. unfair treatment that is based on prejudice rather than respect for equality and individual worth.
- 28. Declaration of Human Rights the international document adopted by the United Nations in 1948 that proclaims basic human rights for all people.
- 30. to settle differences by finding an acceptable middle ground in which all sides give up something to get something.
- 31. military or economic measures by which one or more countries try to force another country to respect international law or human rights.
- 32. the belief that everyone deserves to be treated with respect and dignity and that the well-being of all human kind is a necessary and worthy goal.
- 33. changes to an existing law or to legislation in the process of being made in law.
- 35. a legal term that refers to money paid to compensate for injury or loss.
- 36. shielding the public from dangerous people, one goal of sentencing.
- 37. the right to give orders or make decisions.
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- 1. HIV stands for human immunodeficiency virus, the retrovirus that attacks the immune system, leaving the body unable to fight off infections and cancers and leading to AIDS (acquired immune deficiency syndrome).
- 2. Action a form of political activity that seeks to achieve a goal by the most immediate means, including civil disobedience and actions that may be violent and illegal
- 3. Rights the rights to vote and hold public office as well as the requirement for periodic elections.
- 4. rights the rights of people affect by criminal acts.
- 7. distorted or prejudice view not based on fairness and accuracy.
- 8. Disobedience non-violent refusal to obey laws in order to publicize an issue or political viewpoint and force reforms.
- 10. things for which on is accountable
- 12. the unlawful use or threatened use of extreme violence by individuals and groups to create widespread fear to achieve political goals.
- 16. Rights rights that ensure that people living with physical or mental disabilities have access to a full range of services.
- 18. rights that do not impose a duty on the government.
- 20. to decide or settle a dispute.
- 23. the use of force or threats to ensure orderly behaviour; sometimes known as “government by force”.
- 25. Rights rights that protect people from discrimination and ensure equal access to opportunity.
- 26. Countries countries that are technologically advance and wealthy
- 27. a form of decision making or a government system in which one person or a small group holds all power.
- 29. claims to which all people are entitled by moral or ethical principles of legal guarantees.
- 30. the study of the rights and duties of citizenship.
- 34. Countries countries with a low average income and little technology
- 36. the ability of an individual or group to get what it wants.