Protecting Human Rights

Question 1

Universal Declaration of Human Rights

Answer 1

the United Nations outline of the rights to which all human beings are entitled

Question 2

International Court of Justice

Answer 2

settle disputes between countries based on international law, only if both sides agree to ask for its help

Question 3

International Criminal Court

Answer 3

has the power to investigate and prosecute individuals, including political leaders, who commit war crimes, genocide or crimes against humanity.

Question 4

rule of law

Answer 4

the principle that laws apply to all members of society equally; no one is above the law

Question 5

Canadian Bill of Rights

Answer 5

outlines human rights for Canadians

Question 6

Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms

Answer 6

the bill identifying human rights that are guaranteed to everyone in Canada; embedded in the Constitution of Canada

Question 7

language rights/ Official Languages of Canada

Answer 7

1. rights to receive government services in English or French
2. to be educated in either English or French
3. use either language in any federal court

Question 8

Guarantee of rights and freedoms

Answer 8

live as a free citizen in a democratic nation, with certain legal limitations

Question 9

Fundamental freedoms of conscience and religion

Answer 9

1. religion of choice
2. believe what I want
3. express opinions freely without fear
4. associate with whomever
5. meet with others peacefully

Question 10

Democratic Rights

Answer 10

1. once 18, vote in elections at least once every 5 years

2. once 18, can run as a candidate in elections

Question 11

Mobility Rights

Answer 11

1. Enter, remain in, or leave Canada

2. Live, work, study wherever I wish in Canada

Question 12

Legal Rights

Answer 12

1. right to life, liberty, and security of person
2. not to be arbitrarily arrested and detained
3. right to fair trial
4. right to humane treatment

Question 13

Equality Rights

Answer 13

1. live, study, work, regardless of race, religion, origin, sex, age, and mental or physical ability
2. right to be treated as equal before and under the law

Question 14

Minority Language Educational Rights

Answer 14

1. my children educated in French or English where sufficient numbers of students exist

Question 15

Enforcement

Answer 15

1. can go to court if any rights or freedoms are denied

Question 16

What are the rights sections of the Charter of Rights and Freedoms?

Answer 16

1. Guarantee of rights and freedoms
2. Fundamental freedoms of conscience and religion
3. Democratic Rights
4. Mobility Rights
5. Legal Rights
6. Equality Rights
7. Official Languages of Canada
8. Minority Language Educational Rights
9. Enforcement
10. General

Question 17

precedent

Answer 17

a legal decision that serves as a rule for future cases

Question 18

Human Development Index

Answer 18

an index used to rank countries based on life expectancy, adult literacy and GDP rates

Question 19

employment equity

Answer 19

policies that ensure certain groups are given an advantage by employers, in particular women, people with disabilities, Aboriginal peoples, and visible minorities

Question 20

equity groups

Answer 20

certain groups of people who have traditionally been disadvantaged or discriminated against by employers

Question 21

reverse discrimination

Answer 21

discrimination against a majority group in order to give preference to a disadvantaged group

Question 22

undue hardship

Answer 22

financial strain or excessive difficulty