Social 9 Chapter 2 Vocabulary

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Fair and Equitable
Governed by rules that apply to everyone, taking into account individual needs and circumstances.
Justice
Applying laws.
Justice System
The institutions and procedures for applying laws in a society.
Legislation
Laws created through the legislative process.
Validity
Reliability, based on a critical assesment of source, facts and bias.
Community Service
Help in the community formed as part of a sentence, such as assisting with community clean up or a 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.
Sentence
A consequence for a crime, such as imprisonment, determined by a court of law.
Rehabilitate
To install positive behaviors and attitudes.
Reintegrate
To make part of again.
Colonialism
The process of establishing colonies, in which a region is claimed and governed by another country in another part of the world.