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Human rights are exclusively granted by governments.
Human rights are exclusively granted by governments.
False (B)
Natural rights can be revoked by human laws.
Natural rights can be revoked by human laws.
False (B)
Constitutional rights encompass civil, political, social, economic, and cultural rights.
Constitutional rights encompass civil, political, social, economic, and cultural rights.
True (A)
Civil rights ensure equal social opportunities and protection under the law, and the right to property is an example.
Civil rights ensure equal social opportunities and protection under the law, and the right to property is an example.
Political rights enable citizens to participate in the establishment and administration of their government, including suffrage and election to public office.
Political rights enable citizens to participate in the establishment and administration of their government, including suffrage and election to public office.
The deprivation of 'life' only refers to the physical act of ending someone's existence and does not extend to actions taking away any limb.
The deprivation of 'life' only refers to the physical act of ending someone's existence and does not extend to actions taking away any limb.
The 1987 Philippine Constitution permits the deprivation of life, liberty, or property without due process of law.
The 1987 Philippine Constitution permits the deprivation of life, liberty, or property without due process of law.
Social, economic, and cultural rights aim to ensure human well-being and economic security, and the right to health is not one of these rights.
Social, economic, and cultural rights aim to ensure human well-being and economic security, and the right to health is not one of these rights.
The concept of 'liberty' implies that people can do whatever they want, with no regard for the rights of others.
The concept of 'liberty' implies that people can do whatever they want, with no regard for the rights of others.
Owning property only applies to physical possession and does not include the right to sell or give it away.
Owning property only applies to physical possession and does not include the right to sell or give it away.
Each person, even before birth, is considered to have rights.
Each person, even before birth, is considered to have rights.
The article in the 1987 Philippine constitution about the principles of life, liberty, and property is Article IV, Section II.
The article in the 1987 Philippine constitution about the principles of life, liberty, and property is Article IV, Section II.
If human rights are not protected, many people will die.
If human rights are not protected, many people will die.
Human rights violation only affects the individual directly subjected to the violation.
Human rights violation only affects the individual directly subjected to the violation.
Protecting human rights is solely the responsibility of governments.
Protecting human rights is solely the responsibility of governments.
If the application of law results in unequal treatment despite its intended purpose, it is not a violation of equal protection.
If the application of law results in unequal treatment despite its intended purpose, it is not a violation of equal protection.
The right to property allows a person to use their property however they wish, even if it significantly harms their neighbor.
The right to property allows a person to use their property however they wish, even if it significantly harms their neighbor.
Deprivation of liberty only occurs when someone is physically imprisoned.
Deprivation of liberty only occurs when someone is physically imprisoned.
According to the principle of the right to life, a person does not have a duty to preserve their own life.
According to the principle of the right to life, a person does not have a duty to preserve their own life.
Human rights are consistent irrespective of the community.
Human rights are consistent irrespective of the community.
Constitutional rights may not include the right to practice religion.
Constitutional rights may not include the right to practice religion.
You have the right to do whatever you want.
You have the right to do whatever you want.
Equal treatment under the law means everyone experiences the same outcomes, regardless of their circumstances.
Equal treatment under the law means everyone experiences the same outcomes, regardless of their circumstances.
Deprivation of property involves only stealing physical items.
Deprivation of property involves only stealing physical items.
The quotation “The rights of every man are diminished when the rights of one man are threatened” comes from Barack Obama
The quotation “The rights of every man are diminished when the rights of one man are threatened” comes from Barack Obama
The goal of governments around the world is to increase human rights every year.
The goal of governments around the world is to increase human rights every year.
The right to education is an example of a civil right.
The right to education is an example of a civil right.
A person's income is an example of personal property.
A person's income is an example of personal property.
Natural rights are rights granted to all people by their government.
Natural rights are rights granted to all people by their government.
Constitutional rights are rights protected by the Constitution.
Constitutional rights are rights protected by the Constitution.
Flashcards
Human Rights
Human Rights
Rights inherent to all humans, regardless of race, sex, nationality, ethnicity, language, religion, or any other status.
Natural Rights
Natural Rights
Rights that every citizen possesses, not granted by the state and cannot be repealed by laws.
Constitutional Rights
Constitutional Rights
Rights protected by a country's constitution, including civil, political, social, economic, and cultural rights.
Civil Rights
Civil Rights
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Political Rights
Political Rights
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Socio-economic Rights
Socio-economic Rights
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Life
Life
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Liberty
Liberty
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Property
Property
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Deprivation of Life
Deprivation of Life
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Deprivation of Liberty
Deprivation of Liberty
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Deprivation of Property
Deprivation of Property
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Study Notes
Human Rights in Community Action Initiatives
- Human rights are a key aspect of community action initiatives
- It is important to consider the implications if society had no rules
- The question of surviving without human rights is raised
The Foundation of Human Rights
- Every individual possesses rights from birth
- Human rights are inherent to all individuals by virtue of being human
Defining Human Rights
- Human rights need defining
Key Questions to Consider
- What does it mean to be human?
- How can a person live with dignity?
- How can one protect their rights as a person?
The Importance of Human Rights
- It is important to understand why human rights matter
Classes of Human Rights
- Human rights belong to every single person
Natural Rights
- Natural rights are possessed by every citizen
- The state does not grant Natural rights
- Human laws cannot repeal Natural rights
- Examples of natural rights include the right to life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness
Constitutional Rights
- Constitutional rights are rights protected by the constitution
- These rights include:
- Civil rights
- Political rights
- Social, economic, and cultural rights
Civil Rights
- Civil rights provide equal social opportunities
- Civil rights also provide protection under the law
- An example of a civil right is the right to property
Political Rights
- Political rights enable participation in the establishment or administration of the government
- Examples are the right to suffrage and election to public office
Social, Economic, and Cultural Rights
- Social, economic, and cultural rights intend to ensure human well-being and economic security
- An example is the right to education
Principles of Life, Liberty, and Property
- The 1987 Constitution of the Republic of the Philippines states that no person shall be deprived of life, liberty, or property without due process of law
- Nor shall any person be denied the equal protection of the laws
- There should be equal protection of the laws, so all persons are treated equally
Life
- Life is the existence of humans from birth to death
- Individuals possess the right and the duty to preserve life
Liberty
- A person is free to decide and use things as long as there is no interference with the rights of others
Property
- Property can refer to a thing itself or the ownership of a thing
- A person can own, sell, and give away things like land and goods
Deprivation
- The 1987 Philippine Constitution prohibits the deprivation of life, liberty, or property without due process of law
Deprivation of Life
- Deprivation of life is taking away any limb or faculty from a person
Deprivation of Liberty
- Deprivation of liberty is unduly preventing a person from acting the way he or she wishes to do
Deprivation of Property
- Deprivation of property is physically taking away property from the one entitled to it
- It is also destroying or impairing the value of the property
Quote
- The rights of every person are diminished when the rights of one person are threatened
- Said by John F. Kennedy
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