Constitutional Rights and Responsibilities Unit 1 Flashcards
Unit 1
What is the Constitution rights?
It is a set of laws used for governing in out country
Where can you go if your right are being abused?
You can go to the Constitutional court for help
Why do we have rights?
We have right t ensure that the government and the people in the country behave in a certain way, and it protects us from harmful people
What are 3 Human rights? ( give short examples and explanations).
Equality, what does it mean to us: We are all equal & laws apply to everyone in the same way, no matter what their colour, beliefs etc.
Equality, our responsibility in relation: Always respect others, and remember they are equal to you.
Human dignity, what does it mean to us: To have self respect.
Human dignity, our responsibility in relation: Don’t do/say anything to hurt someone.
Life, what does it mean to us: Serious crimes lead to a lifetime in prison not death.
Life, our responsibility in relation: Don’t threaten anyone’s life by hurting them.