Chapter 16 Vocabulary
By Ryan D'Souza
Decision Making Process
Identify a problem
Gather information
List various options
Consider advantages/ disadvantages
Choose and implement a solution
Evaluate effectiveness
Government Policy
Consists of a series of decisions and actions on a particular issue or topic
Point of View
Frequently influence the development of public policies and decision.
Cultural Belief
Influence citizenship practices, public places, and decision making process.
Patriotism
Patriotism is generally cultural attachment to one's homeland or devotion to one's country, although interpretations of the term vary with context, geography and philosophy. It is a related sentiment to nationalism.
Nation
a large aggregate of people united by common descent, history, culture, or language, inhabiting a particular country or territory.
State
a nation or territory considered as an organized political community under one government.
Nation-State
a sovereign state whose citizens or subjects are relatively homogeneous in factors such as language or common descent.
Nationalism
patriotic feeling, principles, or efforts.