Social Studies 9 Unit 2 Vocab

Colonialism

The process of establishing colonies, in which a region is claimed and governed by a country from another part of the world

Community service

Help in the community performed as part of a sentence, such as assisting with a community clean-up or food bank

Criminal record

A permanent record of breaking the law, which is public information. A criminal record can bar you from some jobs, volunteer positions and travel to other countries.

Justice

Applying laws

Justice system

The institutions and procedures for applying laws in a society

Legislation

Laws created through the legislative process

Rehabilitate

To instill positive behaviours and attitudes

Reintegrate

To make part of again

Sentence

A consequence for a crime, such as imprisonment, determined by a court of law

Validity

Reliability, based on a critical assessment of source, facts and bias

Defence

Protection or support against attack

Prosecution

The institution and conducting of legal proceedings against someone in respect of a criminal charge.

Sequester

To set apart, separate for a special purpose; to take possession of and hold in custody

Fair

Treating people according to their needs

Equal

Treating everyone exactly the same