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Grade six social vocab
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Social Studies
6th Grade
10/21/2014

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Democracy
Definition
Rule or government of the people
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Values
Definition
Principles about how others should act, standards we consider important or just
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Majority rule
Definition
Decisions are determined by 51% of the votes
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Compromise
Definition
To decide on a settlement that satisfies all parties
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Diversity
Definition
Respecting people from various cultures and backgrounds
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Justice
Definition
Fair treatment of individuals and groups
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Elected representation
Definition
Elected representatives act on behalf of citizens
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Equity
Definition
Individuals and groups have the same opportunities
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Fairness
Definition
Justice, equity, consistent with rules, logic, or ethics
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Federal
Definition
Canada
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Provincial
Definition
Alberta
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Local
Definition
Cities, towns, villages, reserves
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Constitution
Definition
Supreme law
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Issues
Definition
Concerns or problems
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Fact
Definition
Can be proven to be true
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Opinion
Definition
Belief that cannot be proved to be right or wrong
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Society
Definition
People who share the same government, rules, or laws
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Citizen
Definition
A person who contributes to the society where they live, they may be born in that society or another society
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Services
Definition
The systems by which citizens are provided with the services they need, may include schools, hospitals, libraries, and police
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Injustice
Definition
A act that is not fair
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