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What document sets out specifically what individuals are entitled to expect of their government?
Which of the following countries does not have a Bill of Rights?
What year was the English Bill of Rights ratified?
What international convention is the United Kingdom bound to?
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What specific rights are covered in the United States' Bill of Rights?
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What is the name of New Zealand's Bill of Rights?
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Study Notes
Bills of Rights Around the World
- Countries with a Bill of Rights include the United States, the United Kingdom, and New Zealand, which outline specific individual entitlements from their government.
Australia's Exception
- Australia is the only Western democracy without a Bill of Rights.
United Kingdom's Bill of Rights
- The English Bill of Rights of 1689 sets out fundamental rights, still in force today, but is limited in scope, focusing on succession to the throne and adoption of English law in colonies.
European Human Rights Convention
- The United Kingdom, as a Council of Europe member, is bound by the European Convention on Human Rights (1953).
Human Rights Act 1998 (UK)
- Introduced to give legal effect to rights contained in the European Convention on Human Rights.
United States' Bill of Rights
- Ratified in 1791, consisting of the first 10 amendments to the Constitution, protecting individual rights in private life, criminal justice, and government interactions.
New Zealand's Bill of Rights
- The Bill of Rights Act 1990 (NZ) includes civil, democratic, and human rights, such as freedom from discrimination and government intrusions into personal lives.
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Description
This quiz covers the concept of Bills of Rights, its significance in protecting individual rights, and its presence in various countries including the US, UK, and Australia.
