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PFHS 4.03 Vocabulary
17 words
Term | Definition |
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Arts and culture | Community component fostering creative expression and artistic pleasure |
Ballot | A process of voting in secret, touch screen electronically, optical scan, punch card, absentee in writing |
Citizenship | The status of being a member of a place (i.e. neighborhood, city, state, nation, school) and the qualities a person is expected to have as a member of that community. |
Collaboration | The action of working with someone or a group to create something. |
Education and Training | Community component which fosters the learning of new knowledge and skills for individuals, birth through adulthood |
Empower | To make someone stronger and more confident, especial in controlling their life and claiming their rights. |
Family | The basic unit of society |
Infrastructure | The basic physical and organizational structures and facilities (e.g., buildings, roads, and power supplies) needed for the operation of a community |
Law and Order | Community component which provides safety in the form of laws and regulations and manages disputes between community members. |
Media | Community component which is a source of information and entertainment. |
Parks and Recreation | Community component which supports physical activity, social interaction, and connection with nature. |
Progressive Tax | Tax designed to take a larger percentage of income from the wealthy than the poor. |
Proportional Tax | Tax that takes the same percentage of income from the wealthy and poor. |
Regressive Tax | Tax which takes a higher percentage of income from the poor than from the rich. |
Stakeholders | Those individuals or groups with an interest or concern in the success of a business or effort. |
Transportation | Community component that is a type of infrastructure allowing for the movement of people and goods. |
Volunteerism | The policy or practice of volunteering one's time or talents for charitable, educational, or other worthwhile activities, especially in one's community. |