Civics: Citizenship, Rights and Liberties

Inequality

treating others different.

Discrimination

unjustifiable negative behavior toward a group and its members.

Suffrage

the right to vote.

Civil Liberties

Constitutional freedoms guaranteed to all citizens.

Responsibilities

things we should do; obligations that we fulfill voluntarily.

Requirements

things you must do or have.

Citizenship

informed and active membership in a political community.

Civil Rights

the rights of citizens to political and social freedom and equality.

Political Participation

All the activities used by citizens to influence the selection of political leaders or the policies they pursue.

Equal Protection

the equal application of the law regardless of a person's race, religion, political beliefs, or other qualities.