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What is a bill of rights?
A list of important rights to the citizens of a country
What is the purpose of a bill of rights?
To protect citizens' rights against infringement from public officials and private citizens
What is an entrenched bill of rights?
A bill of rights that cannot be amended or repealed by a country's legislature through regular procedure
What is the Magna Carta?
An English legal charter agreed between the King and his barons in 1215
What did Sir Edward Coke argue?
That Englishmen had historically enjoyed certain rights based on citizenship
What influenced the United States Declaration of Independence?
The 1776 Virginia Declaration of Rights
What is the principle of legality in the Australian judicial system?
It seeks to ensure that legislation is interpreted so as not to interfere with basic human rights, unless legislation expressly intends to interfere
Which country is the only common law country without a constitutional or federal legislative bill of rights?
Australia
What is the Universal Declaration of Human Rights?
A document drafted after World War II that establishes a set of fundamental human rights
Study Notes
How well do you know about bills of rights? Test your knowledge with our quiz on the proclamation of fundamental rights to citizens of a polity. From the purpose of protecting citizens' rights to the difference between entrenched and unentrenched bills of rights, this quiz covers it all. Challenge yourself and learn more about this important aspect of governance.
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