Unit 2 - Area of Study 3 - Human Rights

Question 1

Human rights are:

Answer 1

Entitlements held by all human beings regardless of their background

Question 2

Express rights are:

Answer 2

The rights held by individuals which are explicitly stated in the constitution.

Question 3

The 5 Express Rights are:

Answer 3

The right to Acquire property on just terms
The right to trial by jury for all Commonwealth Indictable offences
The right to freedom of religion
The freedom of trade and commerce
To not be discriminated against based on your state of origin.

Question 4

An implied right is:

Answer 4

A right not explicitly stated in the constitution however it is inferred

Question 5

One example of an implied right is:

Answer 5

The right to vote

Question 6

Statute law is

Answer 6

Laws created by parliament

Question 7

An example of statute law which protects human rights is:

Answer 7

Anti-discrimination laws

Question 8

Common law is

Answer 8

Laws made by the court where a previous law does not exist or the law needs to be interpreted.

Question 9

True or false: The Australian Government must follow any human rights declarations made by the United Nations

Answer 9

False

Question 10

One argument for rising the age of criminal responsibility for young people is

Answer 10

They do not have the mental capacity to commit crime.
Imprisonment would cause irreparable damage to them.

Question 11

One argument against raising the age of criminal responsibility is.

Answer 11

There has been a significant increase in youth crime and this change could empower more.

Question 12

Representative Government means:

Answer 12

That the government is selected by ‘the people’

Question 13

The right to vote is a ________ right

Answer 13

Implied

Question 14

Roach vs The Electoral Commissioner

Answer 14

A high court case involving voting rights of prisoners when the Commonwealth Government passed a law which banned voting for all prisoners.

Question 15

The Separation of Powers refers to which 3 branches of law making?

Answer 15

Legislative, executive and judicial

Question 16

The constitution is

Answer 16

the founding
document of Australia that sets out
the composition of the Australian
Parliament, its function and layout,
and its powers.

Question 17

True or false: The government can pass laws which infringe on implied rights

Answer 17

True

Question 18

True or false: A person who is unaffected by law which infringes on rights can challenge it in the high court.

Answer 18

False

Question 19

Victorian Charter of Human Rights
and Responsibilities (VCHRR)

Answer 19

a piece of Victorian legislation that sets
out human rights, freedoms, and the
responsibilities of the government and
public bodies to protect these.

Question 20

One argument against lowering the voting age for young people is:

Answer 20

They may not understand the political atmosphere enough to make a good decision.