Human Rights

Question 1

How many pieces of federal legislation are our human rights protected by? what are they and when were they signed

Answer 1

two. Canadian bill of human rights, signed in 1960, Canadian charter of rights and freedoms, signed in 1982.

Question 2

what is Canadian charter of rights and freedoms

Answer 2

placed in constitution in 1982, it details the rights and freedoms that are necessary for a free and democratic society. and how discrimination is forbidden

Question 3

who has rights?

Answer 3

all citizens living in a a democracy have guaranteed rights and freedoms

Question 4

what is a right

Answer 4

A right is a legal privilege or entitlement that is
protected. Examples: the right to express yourself, freedom of religion.

Question 5

how are rights gotten?

Answer 5

Rights are usually fought for and claimed, and less often simply granted.

Question 6

what is a freedom

Answer 6

Freedom is the power or right to act,
speak, or think as one wants without
restraint.

The quality or state of being free.

Question 7

how does responsibility connect with rights and freedoms

Answer 7

being a citizen comes with certain responsibilities an rights. All of our rights as Canadians are directly linked to our responsibility to be kind and respectful of others

Question 8

example of rights and responsibilities connection

Answer 8

Ex.) Right to speak freely comes with the responsibility that you don’t say anything to violate another person’s rights.