S2 Exam Flashcards
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What are rules?
A standard which individuals are expected to follow (e.g- school rules)
What are changes in law?
Law changes depending on history, culture and society.
The Equal Pay Act (1970)
What are economic issues and give 2 examples?
-Anything which involves the economy and money
-wages, unemployment, taxes
What are social issues and give 2 examples?
-The things we do and are affected by in our day to day lives
-health, education, crime
What is a legal right?
-Something people can claim by law. The law makes sure that people’s legal rights are upheld
-US Constitution
-Not damaging someone else’s property
What are political issues and give 2 examples?
-These relate to the governments and how our country is run
-elections, relationships with other countries
Give 2 examples of a right in the US Constitution.
The right of the people to keep and bear arms shall not be infringed.
The right to free speech and religion.
What are the United Nations?
-An internal organization to maintain peace+security
Why are rules and laws necessary?
To protect people in society and also keep order in society.
Who enforces law?
Police
What are laws?
A standard set by the parliament, taken very seriously and severe consequences if broken.
What’s the difference between a rule and a law?
-Law=parliament
-Rule=anyone
Each country has different laws, more widespread.
Rules can be made by organisations like schools.
How did the human rights come to be?
-In 1948 the UN made the UDHR
-Created because of the holocaust in WWII
So no discrimination against people for what they believe in.
How did the CRC come to be?
- In 1989 the UN created the UN convention of the rights of the child (CRC) under 18
- Because children are less experienced and more vulnerable
Name 1 UDHR declaration.
All humans beings are born free and equal.
