Vocabulary Cards - The 20th Century Civil Rights Movement

The definition of equality is:

• The state of being equal, especially in status, rights, and opportunities.

• The state of being different in status, rights, and opportunities.

• A mathematical concept involving variables and constants.

• A philosophical idea with no practical application.

The definition of justice is:

• The quality of being just, impartial, or fair

• A system of rules created and enforced through social or governmental institutions

• The process of making laws

• The act of governing a state

The definition of citizen is:

• A person who is a member of a state or nation, either by birth or naturalization

• A person who travels frequently

• A person who works for the government

• A person who is a member of a club

The term 'protest' means:

• A form of public demonstration

• A type of dance

• A cooking technique

• A musical instrument

What is the definition of 'right'?

• A direction opposite of left

• A moral or legal entitlement

• Correct or true

• All of the above

'Civil right' is defined as:

• A right that protects individuals' freedom from infringement by governments, social organizations, and private individuals.

• A right to participate in the civil and political life of the society and state without discrimination or repression.

• A right to receive equal treatment and to be free from unfair treatment or discrimination, in a number of settings – including education, employment, housing, and more.

• All of the above.

Citizenship is defined as:

• The status of being a member of a nation, with associated rights and responsibilities.

• A document that allows travel between countries.

• A type of visa for temporary stay in a country.

• A legal process to change one's name.

What is the definition of responsibility?

• The state or fact of having a duty to deal with something or of having control over someone.

• A feeling of deep admiration for someone or something elicited by their abilities, qualities, or achievements.

• The ability to do something that frightens one; bravery.

• The quality of being honest and having strong moral principles; moral uprightness.

What is the definition of inequality?

• A) A fair situation where everyone has equal rights

• B) An unfair situation in which some people have more rights or better opportunities than other people

• C) A situation where everyone has the same opportunities

Fill in the blank: Discrimination is the ______ of a person’s rights.

• denial

• violation

• protection

• support