Rights and Responsibilities

Question 1

List the 5 rights/freedoms.

Answer 1

Freedom of speech, freedom of religion, freedom of association, freedom of movement, the freedom to assembly.

Question 2

Explain how the freedom of speech is limited.

Answer 2

The freedom to speech is limited by the law to prevent defamation and hate speech.

Question 3

Explain how the freedom of association is limited.

Answer 3

The freedom of association is limited by laws, such as the Criminal Code which criminalises associating with a member of a terrorist organisation and thereby providing support to it, if the person intends that the support assist the organisation.

Question 4

What is freedom of speech?

Answer 4

The right to express ideas and opinions without government interference or retaliation

Question 5

What is freedom of association?

Answer 5

The right to join or form groups with others for any reason, as long as it doesn’t harm others

Question 6

What is the freedom of religion?

Answer 6

The right to choose, hold, or change one’s religious beliefs, and to practice belief in public or private, without interference or discrimination.

Question 7

What is the freedom of assembly?

Answer 7

The right to peacefully gather with others, express opinions, and engage in public discussion.

Question 8

What is the freedom of movement?

Answer 8

The right to travel freely within a country, leave and return to one’s own country, and to choose where to live.