DEMOCRACY VOCABULARY

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DEMOCRACY VOCABULARY Match definitions of democratic terms in English and project different languages: Portuguese, Lithuanian, Spanish, Basque. democracy: The belief in freedom and equality between people, or a system of government based on this belief, in which power is either held by elected representatives or directly by the people themselves Creencia en la libertad e igualdad entre las personas, o sistema de gobierno basado en esta creencia, en la cual el poder es ostentado por representantes elegidos o por el mismo pueblo. Election: A time when people vote in order to choose someone for a political job. Kargu politikorako aukeratua izango den norbaiten alde bozkatzeko garaia. Independence: Freedom from being governed or ruled by another country. Liberdade de um Estado para se governar segundo leis próprias, não estando sujeito à soberania de outro. Government: The group of people who officially control a country. Valstybės valdžios institucija, turinti vykdomąją valdžią. Freedom: The condition or right of being able or allowed to do, say, think, etc. whatever you want to, without being controlled or limited. Condición o derecho de ser capaz o permitírsele hacer, decir, pensar,... lo que uno quiera sin ser controlado o limitado. Volunteer: A person who does something, especially helping other people, willingly and without being forced or paid to do it. borondatez zerbait egiten duena, batez ere besteei laguntza emateko, nahita eta behartuta edo ordainduta izan gabe. Community- The people living in one particular area or people who are considered as a unit because of their common interests, social group, or nationality. As pessoas que vivem numa área específica ou são consideradas como uma unidade por causa dos seus interesses comuns, grupo social ou nacionalidade. Human rights- The basic rights that it is generally considered all people should have, such as justice and the freedom to say what you think. Prigimtinės teisės priklausančios visiems žmonėms, nepriklausomai nuo jų pilietybės, gyvenamosos vietos, lyties, etninės kilmės, odos spalvos, religijos, kalbos, ar kitų aspektų. Society- A large group of people who live together in an organized way, making decisions about how to do things and sharing the work that needs to be done. All the people in a country, or in several similar countries, can be referred to as a society. Sociedad: Un gran número de personas que viven de una manera organizada, tomando decisiones sobre cómo hacer las cosas y compartiendo el trabajo que debe ser hecho. Toda la gente de un país, o diferentes países similares, pueden ser considerados una sociedad. Citizenship- The state of being a member of a particular country and having rights because of it. Herritartasuna: Herrialde zehatz baten hiritarra izatean datzan egoera, edota herrialde horretakoa izateak dakartzan eskubideak. 2.- FILL THE GAPS WITH MORE SUITABLE WORD. Nationality-The official right to belong to a particular country.Nation-A country, especially when thought of as a large group of people living in one area with their own government, language, traditions, etc.Justice-Fairness in the way people are dealt with.The European Parliament-The parliament of the European Union, elected by people in its member countries.The European Union-The organization, since 1993, through which European governments who choose to be members make decisions and agree on shared action in social and economic matters.Solidarity-Agreement between and support for the members of a group, especially a political group.Unity-The state of being joined together or in agreement.Tolerance-Willingness to accept behaviour and beliefs that are different from your own, although you might not agree with or approve of them.Politics-The activities of the government, members of law-making organizations, or people who try to influence the way a country is governed.Politician-A member of a government or law-making organization. PROJECT LOGO ERASMUS +