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Lesson 21
Conflict and Resolution
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Civics
10th Grade
02/20/2013

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arbitration
Definition
submitting a dispute to a third party and agreeing to abide by that person's ruling; often used in labor disputes.
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graft and corruption
Definition
use of political office and power for illegal gain, such as by bribes and kickbacks.
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baby boomers
Definition
American generation born after World War ll and before 1964.
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public issues and problems
Definition
problems that affect society as a whole.  Examples are the abuse of drugs and alcohol, unemployment, homelessness, and pollution.
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graying population
Definition
rising percentage of senior citizens in America.
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apathy
Definition
not caring about or being involved in something.
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education needs
Definition
needs for learning.
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legal action
Definition
seeking a legal remedy.
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economic cycles
Definition
movement of the economy between recession and prosperity and back.
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acid rain
Definition
rain made acid by pollution.
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underemployment
Definition
holding a job for which one is overqualified and underpaid.
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poverty
Definition
an economically substandard existence because of insufficient income and resources.
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mediation
Definition
attempt by a third party to help resolve a conflict through negotiation.
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taxation
Definition
the chief way government raises the money it spends on the country.
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small claims court
Definition
court that hears civil case where the money involved is no higher than $5,000.
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negotiation
Definition
opposing parties talking together to settle their differences.
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prison reform
Definition
movement to humanize prisons and rehabilitate prisoners.
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prehearing settlement
Definition
resolving a civil case before going to trial.
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unemployment
Definition
joblessness
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