3 Questions
Match the type of legal rights with their descriptions:
Liberty Rights = To allow a person to do something without being forced not to do it Claim Rights = Based on which another person owes another a corresponding duty Legal Rights = Legitimate abilities immunities by which one person may avoid being under the power of another Moral Rights = Provide individuals with the benefits they need or deserve
Match the type of obligations with their definitions:
Legal Obligation = Obligation that is enforceable by law Natural Duty = Inherent duty that exists regardless of laws or rules Moral Obligation = Obligation based on moral or religious beliefs Contractual Obligation = Obligation arising from an agreement between parties
Match the limits of political obligation with their explanations:
Citizenship = A status, a set of rights, an identity, and norms to participate in governance Legal Rights = Established and protected interests enforceable in court Natural Duty = An inherent duty that may not always align with legal obligations Moral Obligation = Based on moral or religious beliefs rather than legal requirements
Study Notes
Legal Rights
- Codified by law and enforceable in court
- Established and protected interest is a legal right
- Abuse of legal rights is punishable by law
- Every citizen has legal rights
Types of Legal Rights
- Liberty Rights: allow a person to do something without being forced not to do it, giving them the "freedom" to act
- Claim Rights: based on which another person owes a corresponding duty
- Legal Rights: legitimate abilities
- Immunities: allow one person to avoid being under the power of another
- Moral Rights: often called "ideal" rights, providing individuals with the benefits they need or deserve, reflecting what a person should have in a certain moral or religious system
Obligation
- Legal Obligation: enforceable by law
- Natural Duty: a moral obligation to act in a certain way
- Moral Obligation: a sense of responsibility to do what is right or just
- Limits of Political Obligation: boundaries of a citizen's duty to obey the government
- Contractual Obligation: a commitment to fulfill a specific agreement or contract
Citizenship
- Can be a status, a set of rights, an identity, and even a set of norms and powers to participate in a democratic system of governance (According to Dalton, 2013)
Test your knowledge on different types of legal rights, such as liberty rights, claim rights, and legal rights. Explore the concepts of established and protected interests, as well as the repercussions of abusing legal rights. Learn about the duties and freedoms associated with each type of legal right.
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