civics test yr10

constitution

fundemental principles to which a nation or state is governed

separation of powers

division of the government into arms providing a system of checks and balances

division of powers

delegation of government responsibilities

republic

government where supreme power is help by the people and the head of state they elect

bicameral

government with 2 legislative chambers

marginalisation

social exclusion of certain groups of people to access areas of society

inclusive

behaviours or policies that include all members of society

integrated

policy requiring immigrants to adopt the new culture while being allowed to celebrate their culture in private

embezzlement

theft or misuse of funds belonging to your employer or organisation

bill of rights

formal declaration of rights of members of a country/area

discrimination

prejudiced, unfair, or biased treatment of individuals based on their characteristics

foreign aid

voluntary transfer of resources from one country to another to benefit the receiving country

constitutional monarchy

a government that follows a constitution and has a monarch as the head of state