SOSC 2351 Study Guide - Midterm Guide: Social Fact, Instrumentalism, Ten Commandments
31 Dec 2016
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The united nations security council: is a body that"s primary responsibility is to maintain international peace and security. China, france, russian federation, the united kingdom, and the united states sit as the permanent members on the council along with ten elected members with two-year terms. All member states have equal status and one vote in general. Member states have to comply with all decisions made by the council. Civil rights: are a class of rights that protects individuals" freedom from infringement by governments, social organizations, and other individuals. These rights ensure one"s ability to participate in the civil and political life without discrimination or repression. This includes the right to vote, the right to a fair trial, the right to government services, and the right to public education, and several others. Communitarianism: proclaims that every individual is deemed a citizen, irrespective of their political affiliation. Communitarians emphasize so(cid:272)iet(cid:455)"s i(cid:374)terests a(cid:271)o(cid:448)e those of the i(cid:374)di(cid:448)idual.
