Citizen / Citizenship (Nouns)

Citizen: A person who lives in that country or

society and has their rights.

Citizenship: The rights, privileges, and duties

of a citizen.

“I am a Filipino citizen with dual citizenship.”

Global Citizen (Noun)

Someone who is a citizen of and

contributes to the world community.

“Are you a global citizen?”

Member (Noun)

A person that belongs to a group.

“As a student, you are a member of this

school.”

Right (Noun)

The power to have, gain something, or

act in a certain way.

“It is your right to do that.”

Human Right (Noun)

The ways and things that a person can

have, receive, or act.

“Access to food is a human right.”

Privilege (Noun)

A right or advantage given to a certain

person or group.

“Studying in an international school is a

privilege.”

Moral (Noun) / Morally (Adverb)

Moral: The kind of behaviors and beliefs

that a person has.

Morally: To act according to your beliefs.

“When you have morals you act morally

without knowing it.”

Legal (Adjective) / Legally (Adverb)

Legal: To be allowed by the law.

Legally: To act by following the law.

“When you do things legally, what you are

doing is legal.”

Illegal (Adjective)

To be banned by the law.

“What you are doing is illegal.”

Vote (Noun / Verb)

Vote (Noun): A choice made during an

election.

Vote (Verb): To make a choice during an

election.

“Who did you vote for on your vote?”

Responsibility (Noun)

The power of controlling someone or

something or doing something.

“You have the responsibility to keep the

environment clean.”

Duty (Noun)

A job or action that you need to do.

“As a student, it is your duty to study well.”

Obligation (Noun)

An action that you are dedicated to.

“It is your obligation to behave appropriately in

school.”

Balance (Noun) / Balancing (Verb)

Balance: The equal distribution of

objects.

Balancing: To make sure that things are in

an equal and steady position.

“We are balancing responsibilities so that

we have a good balance of work.”

Bill of Rights (Noun)

The list of the most important rights of a citizen in

that country.

“Your bill of rights protects your freedom of speech,

among other things.”

Amendment (Noun)

A change to a law or legal document.

“The amendment has been approved.”

Search Warrant (Noun)

A legal document that gives the police the

power to enter and search your home.

“The police showed me a search warrant

after they rang my doorbell.”

Violation (Noun) / Violated (Verb)

Violation: An act that breaks a rule.

Violated: To feel or have something

done to you that goes against your rules.

“He violated the first rule and that is a

serious violation.”

Protect (Verb)

To keep something or someone safe.

“Your rights protect you from harm.”

Freedom (Noun)

The power to act without obstacles.

“We take our freedom for granted

sometimes.”

Consequence (Noun)

The result of an action.

“Be aware of the consequence when you

choose to do that.”

Employment (Noun)

The job that pays you money for work.

“Find good employment when you’re done

with school.”

Education (Noun)

The lessons that are taught to students at

a school.

“International schools provide a good

education to its students.”

Slavery (Noun)

The use of someone or something,

usually against their will.

“Many powerful economies in the world

today have a history of slavery.”

Discrimination (Noun)

Treating one person or group worse

than others: sexual, racial, religious

discrimination.

“There is no discrimination here.”

Declaration (Noun)

A formal announcement made by

someone.

“The principal made a declaration that

school would be cancelled later today.”

Privacy (Noun)

The freedom from being observed or

disturbed by others.

“Respect the privacy of your neighbour.”

Marriage (Noun)

The joining of two people that is

recognized by the law.

“Marriage is a serious subject between

two people in a relationship.”

Entitled (Verb)

To give someone or something a right to

act or receive something or someone.

“Students are entitled to re-take their

missed work.”

Tolerance (Noun)

The ability to accept another belief or

opinion that does not necessarily agree

with one’s own set of beliefs and opinions.

“International school students have a high

tolerance for different cultures.”