Key Concepts (Leaving Cert Politics and Society): Flashcards

Legitimate power individuals/groups possess & use over others

System where power belongs to people via direct/elected means

Govt officials' responsibility to act in society's best interests

27 European countries

Networks of relationships enabling society to function effectively

Norms of appropriate, responsible behaviour with technology

Right to express opinions without censorship or restraint

Rights inherent to all humans regardless of status

Fair behaviour/treatment; quality of being fair & reasonable

1948 by UN General Assembly

Process by which businesses/orgs develop international influence

Local cultures transformed/absorbed by dominant outside cultures

Ability to be maintained at a certain rate or level

17 global goals set by UN in 2015 for 2030

Fairness in social policy, ensuring equal opportunities