Rights
What is the principle that all people, regardless of nationality, are entitled to basic rights and freedoms?
What is universal human rights?
What is one responsibility of a citizen in a democratic country?
What is voting?
What is the term for engaging in activities like voting, protests, or writing to elected officials?
What is civic engagement?
What is the term for a society made up of many different cultures, languages, and traditions?
What is multiculturalism?
What is the term for someone who sees themselves as part of a worldwide community with shared responsibilities?
What is a global citizen?
Name one right that is considered a universal human right, regardless of a country's laws.
What is the right to life, freedom of expression, education, or equality?
In many countries, men (and sometimes women) must register for military service at a certain age. What is this called?
What is conscription or the draft?
What is the lowest level of government where citizens can directly participate in decision-making?
What is local government?
In many democracies, what legal protection prevents discrimination based on race, gender, or religion?
What are anti-discrimination laws?
Name one international organization that promotes human rights and peace.
What is the United Nations?
In many countries, what right allows citizens to choose their leaders through elections?
What is the right to vote?
Paying money to support public services like schools, roads, and healthcare is known as what?
What is paying taxes?
Name one way citizens can participate in government besides voting.
What is running for office, attending town hall meetings, or volunteering in a campaign?
What is the term for the fair treatment and inclusion of all people, regardless of differences?
What is equity?
Climate change, human trafficking, and poverty are examples of what kind of issues?
What are global issues?
What international document, adopted in 1948, defines human rights for all people?
What is the Universal Declaration of Human Rights?
What is one responsibility citizens have when serving on a jury?
What is making an unbiased decision based on evidence?
In some countries, citizens can propose new laws by collecting signatures. What is this process called?
What is an initiative or referendum?
What is an internationally recognized day that promotes cultural diversity and understanding?
What is World Day for Cultural Diversity for Dialogue and Development?
What is the movement to ensure all people have access to fair wages, safe working conditions, and ethical production?
What is fair trade?
What is the legal process by which a non-citizen can become a citizen of a country?
What is naturalization?
What is the legal duty of citizens to help enforce laws by appearing in court when summoned?
What is responding to a subpoena?
What is the term for when citizens come together to solve community problems without government involvement?
What is grassroots activism?
What legal status allows immigrants to live and work in a country permanently, but not vote?
What is permanent residency?
The concept that wealthier nations should help poorer ones develop in a sustainable way is called what?
What is international development?