Human Rights Flashcards
(21 cards)
Which document was created to explain what rights that were given to all humans?
Universal Declaration of Human Rights
What best identifies the specific topics that were addressed in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights and the International Covenants?
Racial Discrimination and Torture
Deal with standards of judiciary and penal systems
Civil RIghts
Specific components of participation in political power are dealt within _______?
Political rights
Standard of living and quality of life for all people, including those not participating in economic activities are dealt with?
Social Rights
Deal with the sphere of life, including ethnic culture, subcultures, arts and science are dealt within?
Cultural Rights
The main objective of civil and political rights is?
Ensure freedom
When was the Rwandan Genocide?
1994
What were the two ethic groups involved in the Rwandan genocide?
Hutus & Tutsis
How many Jews were murdered during the Holocaust
6 million
Judging people to be inferior or superior without reason or cause
Prejudice
It refers to the written order authorizing or directing a peace officer to search a specific location
Search Warrant
It refers to the sum of money paid by a defendant for conditional release with the guarantee of appearance in court when required
Bail
It is a constitutional guarantee against hasty and unsupported deprivation of a person’s life, liberty and property by the government
Due Process
It refers to a specific set of rights that any person who is taken into police custody is entitled to and read by a police officer upon arrest
Miranda Rights
It refers to a legally enforceable agreement between two or more parties where one assumes a legal obligation that must be completed
Contracts
It refers to the punishment for crimes like murder, treason, piracy, etc. which entails imprisonment for at least 20 years and 1 day to a maximum of 40 years
Reclusion Perpetua
It refers to the government official who on behalf of the state, authorizes the arrest and detention of an individual, or the search and seizure of an individual’s property
Judge
It refers to the attached agency to the Department of Justice which provides indigent complainants with free legal assistance
Public Attorney’s Office
It refers to the prosecution of a person twice for the same offense and is prohibited by the Bill of Rights
Double Jeopardy
It refers to a group of employees that represents the collective interests of its members in negotiations with employers about grievances, disputes, wages and the terms and conditions of employment
Union
