5 Questions
Which historical legal charter is an example of a document asserting certain rights for a particular group?
Magna Carta
What is the purpose of a bill of rights?
To protect important rights against infringement
What distinguishes an entrenched bill of rights from an unentrenched one?
It cannot be easily amended or repealed by the country's legislature
In which period was there renewed interest in the Magna Carta, leading to the revival of the idea of rights based on citizenship?
Early modern period
What influenced the United States Declaration of Independence in 1776?
1776 Virginia Declaration of Rights
Test your knowledge about bills of rights and their significance in protecting citizens' rights against infringement from public officials and private citizens. Learn about the differences between entrenched and unentrenched bills of rights.
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