The Values Underpinning Democracy - Political Power In The UK Flashcards
Name a Democratic Value.
One from the following: Rights Responsibilities Freedoms Equality
Define the Democratic Value of Rights.
Rights are legal, social and ethical entitlements that are considered the building blocks of society.
Define the Democratic Value of Responsibility.
Responsibilities are duties placed upon its citizens by a society. For example, you are expected to pay taxes.
Define the Democratic Value of Freedoms.
Freedoms are the powers or rights to speak and act or think as one wants.
Define the Democratic Value of Equality?
Equality relates to how society treats its members. The concept relates to equal treatment for all.
Name an example of a piece of legislation past to increase the rights of women.
Representation of the People Act 1928 Equal Pay Act 1970 Equality Acts 2006 and 2010 Sex Discrimination Acts 1975 and 1986 Employment and Equality Regulations 2003 and 2006
Name an example of a piece of legislation past to increase racial equality.
Race Relations Acts 1965, 1968, 1976 and 2000
Name an example of a piece of legislation past to increase the rights of a child.
The United Nations Convention on the Rights of a Child which came into force in 1992.
Name an example of a piece of legislation past to increase Sexual Rights.
The Sexual Offences Act 1967 Civil partnerships Act 2005 Sexual Offences Act 2003 The Gender Recognition Act 2004 Marriage (Same sex couples) Act 2013
Name an example of a piece of legislation past to increase rights for the disabled.
Disability Discrimination Act 1995 and 2005
The Special Needs and Disability Act 2001
