1.1.4 Rights in context

• What do political rights allow citizens to do?

  Participate in the political process
• Rights are fundamental in a democracy.

  True
• How are statutory rights granted?

  Through legislation
• Constitutional rights are considered the most fundamental.


  True
• What is the role of judicial review in protecting rights?

  Invalidate infringing laws
• Rights are fundamental in a democracy as they ensure active citizen participation.


  True
• Steps in the development of common law rights

  1️⃣ Court precedents are established

  2️⃣ Case law develops over time
• What is the role of constitutional courts in protecting rights?

  Review laws for compliance
• Match the type of right with its example in the UK context:

  Civil Rights ↔️ Freedom of speech

  Political Rights ↔️ Right to vote

  Economic Rights ↔️ Right to own property

  Social Rights ↔️ Right to healthcare
• Governments may restrict certain rights in the name of national security.


  True
• Match the type of right with its impact on citizen participation:

  Civil Rights ↔️ Enable public discourse

  Political Rights ↔️ Empower direct participation

  Economic Rights ↔️ Provide means for engagement

  Social Rights ↔️ Remove barriers to participation
• Rights are legal, social, or ethical principles of freedom or entitlement
• Economic rights ensure access to economic opportunities and resources
• Match the type of right with its definition:

  Civil Rights ↔️ Protect individual freedoms

  Political Rights ↔️ Allow political participation

  Economic Rights ↔️ Ensure economic opportunities

  Social Rights ↔️ Guarantee social services
• What are the main sources of rights in a political system?

  Constitutional, statutory, common law
• Common law rights are developed over time through court precedents
• What do civil rights protect?

  Individual freedoms and liberties
• What is the primary purpose of economic rights?

  Ensure access to resources
• Constitutional rights are enshrined in a country's constitution.


  True
• Human rights commissions investigate rights violations
• What are the main sources of rights in the UK political system?

  Constitution, legislation, common law
• What is the impact of resource constraints on social and economic rights?

  Limited government resources
• Civil rights protect individual freedoms and liberties
• Social rights guarantee access to social services and welfare.


  True
• Rights protect citizens from the arbitrary use of state power
• Constitutional rights are enshrined in a country's constitution
• Mechanisms for the protection and enforcement of rights

  1️⃣ Constitutional courts

  2️⃣ Human rights commissions

  3️⃣ Independent ombudspersons

  4️⃣ Citizen initiatives
• Political rights allow participation in the political process
• Social rights guarantee access to social services and welfare
• Match the source of rights with its definition:

  Constitutional Rights ↔️ Rights in a country's constitution

  Statutory Rights ↔️ Rights granted through legislation

  Common Law Rights ↔️ Rights developed through court precedents
• Judicial review ensures a balance between legislative authority and individual liberties.


  True
• Steps in addressing conflicting rights

  1️⃣ Identify conflicting rights

  2️⃣ Evaluate the importance of each right

  3️⃣ Develop a balanced resolution
• Civil rights enable citizens to engage in public discourse