Social Studies Chapter 13&14

Front 1

nuremberg trials

Back 1

trials for nazi leaders conducted by the allies

Front 2

genocide

Back 2

the deliberate killing of a large group of people, especially those of a particular ethnic group or nation.

Front 3

foreign aid

Back 3

money, food, or other resources given or lent by one country to another.

Front 4

desertification

Back 4

the process by which fertile land becomes desert, typically as a result of drought, deforestation, or inappropriate agriculture.

Front 5

sustainability

Back 5

the ability to be sustained, supported, upheld, or confirmed.

Front 6

biodiversity

Back 6

1.diversity among and within plant and animal species in an environment

Front 7

terrorism

Back 7

the use of violence and threats to intimidate or coerce, especially for political purposes.

Front 8

standard of living

Back 8

a grade or level of subsistence and comfort in everyday life enjoyed by a community, class, or individual

Front 9

civil disobedience

Back 9

the refusal to obey certain laws or governmental demands for the purpose of influencing legislation or government policy

Front 10

healimg circle

Back 10

A traditional approach in aboriginal justice in which the offender admits guilt to the victim and tries to reconcile with the victim and the community. The circle is a central concept in Aboriginal belief systems representing the circle of life into which all things are born

Front 11

sentencing circle

Back 11

A custom in Aboriginal justice in which the offender comes before a circle of the victim and community to take responsibility for the harm he or she has caused. through consensus the circle decides on a sentence which can include banishment treatment community service or some combination of these

Front 12

hearsay

Back 12

unverified, unofficial information gained or acquired from another and not part of one's direct knowledge

Front 13

cabinet solidarity

Back 13

all members of cabinet must support cabinet decisions.