government and civics - human right

Question 1

What is the united nations and when was it formed

Answer 1

october 24 1945
an international organization that promotes peace and social well being throughout the world
originally 51 countries- now 185
works towards maintaining peace, establishing friendly relations between nations, and eliminating poverty, disease and illiteracy

Question 2

What is the universal declaration of human rights

Answer 2

one of the united nations greatest accomplishments
first international statement to recognize that all human beings have specific rights and freedoms
standard not a law
all ppl born equal and free in dignity and rights

Question 3

Important Excerpts from the Declaration

Answer 3

all human beings are born free and equal in dignity and rights
everyone is entitled to all rights set forth in this declarations without and prejudice of any kind such as discrimination ex. race
everyone has the right to life, liberty and security of person
no one shall be held in slavery or servitude
no one shall be subjected to torture or to cruel inhuman or degrading treatment or punishment
all are equal before the law and are entitled without any discrimination to equal protection of the law
no one shall be subjected to arbitrary arrest, detention or exile
everyone has the right to:
education
freedom of movement
freedom of thought, conscience and religion
freedom of opinion and expression
a standard of living adequate for health and well being

Question 4

Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms

when was it made and what is it

Answer 4

part of the constitution in 1982

before the creation, parliament could change rights

Question 5

The main 7 civil rights in our charter

Answer 5

fundamental freedoms 
democratic rights
mobility rights
legal rights
equality rights
official language rights
minority language educational right last