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Glossary
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Term |
Definition |
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Democracy |
A government of the people, by the people and for the people or rule of the common people |
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Demokratia |
A Greek word meaning the rule of the common people |
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Voting rights |
The right to elect and remove the representatives of the government |
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People’s power |
The supreme power that lies with the people in a democracy |
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Elections |
The process of choosing the representatives of the government by the people |
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Public opinion |
The collective views and wishes of the people that influence the policies of the government |
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Rule of law |
The principle that everyone is equal before the law and no one is above it. |
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Society |
The community of people who live together and share a common culture, values and norms. |
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Economy |
The system of production, distribution and consumption of goods and services in a country or region |
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Discrimination |
The unfair treatment of people on the basis of their religion, caste, race, gender or other characteristics |
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Caste system |
A system of social hierarchy that divides people into different groups based on their birth, occupation and status |
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Untouchability |
A practice of excluding and discriminating against certain groups of people who are considered impure or inferior by the caste system |
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Economic opportunities |
The chances and possibilities for people to earn their livelihood and improve their economic condition |
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Exploitation |
The act of taking unfair advantage of someone or something for one’s own benefit |
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Distribution of wealth |
The way that wealth is shared among different groups or individuals in a society |
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Liberty |
The state of being free from external control or interference |
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Equality |
The state of being equal in status, rights and opportunities |
