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Duties
An Obligation; Something that is required to be done.
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Responsibilities
An action that is expected to be performed, but is not required to be done.
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Volunteerism
The willingness of people to work for others without the promise of monetary gain.
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Compromise
To settle differences through discussion.
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Civic responsibility
The actions performed towards the government such as participation in government, church and voluntary associations.
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Due Process
An established course for judicial proceedings designed to protect the rights of someone accused.
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Discrimination
Unfair treatment of a person or group only on the basis of prejudice.
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Multiculturalism
Equal coexistence of groups representing different cultures and regional backgrounds that do not mix with others.
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Affirmative Action
Consists of special actions in recruitment, hiring, and other areas designed to eliminate the effects of past discrimination.
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Melting Pot Theory
A theory that states ethnic groups assimilate int a hose society.
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Tossed Salad Theory
A theory that states that America is made of different groups that bring identity to the whole, without mixing in.
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Self-motivation
One's own ability to motivate themselves, without being influenced to do so by another person.
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Scare Tactics
The use of manipulative words or actions which is meant to induce shock or fear forcing people to make rash decisions.
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Earning Capacity
The free cash flow that a business can generate over a long period of time.
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Individual Rights
The concept that each person is assumed to possess certain rights because they are human.
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Tolerance
The ability to allow, permit, understand, or accept something.
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Patriotism
The act of being loyal and having a positive and supportive attitude towards one's country.
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Victimless Crimes
A crime committed without any proven evidence of an individual that has suffered damage or harm in the crime.
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Issues Surrounding Baby Boomers
The birth years of the Baby Boom generation is subject to controversy. It is thought this generations was born between 1946 and 1964.
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Greenhouse Effect
Global warming due to the build up of CO2 emissions.
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Entitlement Programs
Government programs designed to help elderly, ill, or unemployed citizens.
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Federalism
Concerning the central government of a nation.
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Popular Sovereignty
The concept that political and legislative power resides with the citizens.
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