rights and responsibilities Flashcards
1
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what are rights
A
Rights: A moral or legal entitlement to have to do something
Example: to get married
2
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what are responsibilities
A
Responsibilities: a moral or legal obligation to have to do something
Example: paying tax, driving
3
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what are privileges
A
Privilege: a special right, advantage, or immunity granted or available only to a particular person or group
Example: to work
4
Q
where do rights and responsibilities come from
A
- Constitution
- Treaties
- Laws
- Societal expectations
5
Q
what is a bill of rights
A
A list of rights citizens of a country have
6
Q
what two ways can a bill of rights be incorporated into a countries legal system
A
Via the constitution or legislation
7
Q
which is the only Western democracy that does not have a bill of rights
A
Australia
8
Q
what are some examples of rights that are protected by the Bill of Rights
A
- right to have freedom of speech
- right to have freedom of religion
- right to have a fair trial
