rights and responsibilities Flashcards
What is a moral right?
A moral right is not legal, but is something we expect of others in certain situations.
What is a legal right?
A legal right is an expectation that is supported by the law.
What is a legal responsibility?
A duty or obligation that is accepted or put into action.
What is a moral responsibility?
What we should do to support others so they can enjoy certain rights
Explain why rights and responsibilities are important in society.
Rights help keep everyone equal and responsibilities are what help us respect the rights of others. It is a responsibility to care about and respect other people’s rights.
When was the Magna Carta signed and by who?
1215 by King John
How many clauses does the Magna Carta contain?
63
Summarise Clause 39 of the Magna Carta.
No free man should be seized or imprisoned, or stripped of his rights or possessions, or outlawed, or exiled, or deprived of his standing in any other way.
Summarise Clause 40 of the Magna Carta.
Cannot obstruct justice to anyone - protecting Clause 39
What is the age of criminal responsibility in England, Wales, and Northern Ireland?
10
What is the age of criminal responsibility in Scotland?
12
Give 2 examples of rights at age 16.
Consent to medical treatment, sex, apply for legal aid, ride a moped, fly a glider, apply for passport, buy a lottery ticket, buy a pet, get married/join the armed forces with parental consent, move out of family home with parental permission.
At what age can you be fined for not wearing a seatbelt?
14
At what age can you adopt a child?
21
Give 2 advantages of lowering the voting age to 16.
2015 Scottish Referendum for 16-year-olds to vote worked well
If you have a part time job you have to pay taxes
Old enough to marry
Old enough to join the armed forces
Give 2 disadvantages of lowering the voting age to 16.
Too young
Don’t know enough about politics
Might not understand how it works
People could be influenced by friends, family, social media, etc.
When was the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR) adopted?
1948
What is a trade union?
An organisation of workers who have come together to achieve common goals, such as protecting the integrity of their trade, improving safety standards, and attaining better wages, benefits and working conditions.
Give 3 examples of how trade unions support their workers
Make sure businesses meet government guidelines
Direct protection services
Offer legal advice
Negotiate with employers over pay and conditions for their members
Act as a pressure group for the environment
Support the Labour party
Offer education/training so that members can learn new skills
Offer financial help if members have a major life crisis (benevolent fund)
Give 2 advantages of trade unions
Fewer accidents Fair and discrimination-free practices Improve conditions for all Never alone - always have representatives to offer advice Opportunity to earn more
Give 2 disadvantages of trade unions
Spend too much time on political campaigns
Employees can buy legal insurance at less cost than a trade union membership fee
Strikes cause needless disruption to lives
Prevent efficient ways of working - more difficult to succeed
How does ‘Mind’ help people?
Campaigns, promoting understanding, charity shops for donation
Who does ‘Age UK’ support?
Over 60s with their right to life
What rights does the ‘NSPCC’ support?
Life, safety, security
