the individual and the law - . Your rights and responsibilities Flashcards
1
Q
what is a right
A
a moral or legal entitlement to have or do something
2
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what is a privilege
A
special right, advantage, or immunity granted or available only to a particular person or group
3
Q
what is a responsibility
A
a moral or legal obligation to have or do something
4
Q
what is a bill of rights
A
a list of rights citizens of a country have
5
Q
what two ways can a bill of rights be incorporated into a country’s legal system
A
via the constitution or legislation
6
Q
examples of rights that have been protected in a bill of rights
A
*right to have freedom of speech
*right to have freedom of religion
*right to have a fair trial
7
Q
which is the only western democracy that does not have a bill of rights
A
australia
