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Globalization
Actions or processes that involve the entire world and result in making something worldwide in scope.
Modernization
The process of reforming political, military, economic, social, and cultural traditions in imitation of the early success of Western societies, often with regard for accommodating local traditions in non-Western societies.
Conformity
Adjusting one's behavior or thinking to coincide with a group standard.
Renewable resources are
Natural resources that can be replaced at the same rate at which the resource is consumed
Non-renewable resources
A resource that cannot be reused or replaced easily (ex. gems, iron, copper, fossil fuels).
Emissions
Pollutants that are released into the air
Deforestation
The removal of trees faster than forests can replace themselves.
Energy independence
Idea that the United States needs to end the dependence on imported oil--avoid dangers of low supply, ease Middle East tensions, dry up terrorist funds, lower gas prices because of lowered demand. Idea that nuclear power is a rising industry.
Alternative medicine
A group of medical treatments, practices, and products that are used instead of conventional Western medicine
Civil Liberties
The state of being subject only to laws established for the good of the community, especially with regard to freedom of action and speech.
Incarceration
The state of being confined in prison; imprisonment.
Economic sanctions
Boycotts, embargoes, and other economic measures that one country uses to pressure another country into changing its policies.
Dictatorship
A form of government in which the leader has absolute power and authority.
Totalitarianism
A political system in which the government has total control over the lives of individual citizens.
Oppression
The exercise of authority or power in a burdensome, cruel, or unjust manner.
Military coup
The removal of a head of state by military leaders.
Diplomacy
The profession, activity, or skill of managing international relations, typically by a country's representatives abroad.
Small businesses
Independently owned businesses that usually has the owner as its manager.
Large corporations
Large corporations are corporations (other than an S corporation) that had, or whose predecessor had, taxable income (defined below) of $1 million or more for any of the 3 tax years immediately preceding the 2022 tax year, or if less, the number of years the corporation has been in existence.
Consumerism
The protection or promotion of the interests of consumers.
Free market economy
An economic system in which decisions on the three key economic questions are based on voluntary exchange in markets
Supply and demand
An economic concept that states that the price of a good rises and falls depending on how many people want it (demand) and depending on how much of the good is available (supply)
Privatization
To change from government or public ownership or control to private ownership or control.
Outsourcing
A decision by a corporation to turn over much of the responsibility for production to independent suppliers.
Philanthropy
Charity; a desire or effort to promote goodness
Censorship
Restriction on access to ideas and information. Control of what people read or write or see or hear; efforts to prohibit free expression of ideas.
Developing
With respect to a country, making progress in technology, production, and socioeconomic welfare
Developing countries
Countries with less productive economies and a lower quality of life
Infrastructure
the basic physical and organizational structures and facilities (e.g., buildings, roads, and power supplies) needed for the operation of a society or enterprise.
Patriotism
A sense of pride in one's country
Nationalism
A strong feeling of pride in and devotion to one's country
International affairs
Events and activities that involve the governments, politics, economies, etc. of different countries:
Foreign aid
Economic and military aid to other countries
Humanitarian efforts
Work focused on improving the health and happiness of other people
Gross Domestic Product (GDP)
The total output of all economic activity in the nation, including goods and services.
Immigration
Movement of individuals into a population
Migration
Form of relocation diffusion involving permanent move to a new location.
Emigration
Movement of individuals out of a population
Travel and tourism
The combination of all of the services that people need and will pay for when they are away from home. This includes all of the businesses that benefit from people traveling and spending their money, such as transportation or restaurants.uy
