Test April 21st Rights/Resposibilities

Question 1

Understanding the Power of the Citizen

Answer 1

Every citizen holds a degree of power in shaping legislation;
The democratic process encourages people to use their voices and actions to influence government and cause change.

Question 2

Active Participation

Answer 2

Active participation in your community and nation can help bring about a change.
Involvement can range from voting in local or national elections to taking part in peaceful protests.

Question 3

Voting and Elections

Answer 3

Voting in elections is a part of a democracy and a tool for advocating change.
Citizens elect someone who’s goals they agree with.

Question 4

Peaceful Protests and Campaigns

Question 5

Lobbying

Question 6

Collaborative Groups

Question 7

Use of Petition

Question 8

Use of Judicial System

Question 9

Educating Others

Question 10

Universal human rights

Question 11

The Universal Declaration of Human Rights

Question 12

Protecting Human Rights

Question 13

The Role of Citizens and Organisations

Question 14

Challenges in Protecting Human Rights

Question 15

Moral and Legal Duties

Question 16

Acts of Parliament

Question 17

Human Rights Act (1998)

Question 18

Statute laws and the Human Rights Act

Question 19

Civil law

Question 20

Data Protection laws

Question 21

How the Law Deals with Criminals

Question 22

Human rights

Question 23

Legal rights

Question 24

Civic rights

Question 25

The Nature of Responsibility

Question 26

Civic participation

Question 27

A Citizen’s Role in the Legal System

Question 28

Purpose of Laws

Question 29

Criminal law

Question 30

Civil law

Question 31

Public law

Question 32

Private law