Vocab
What are human rights?
The rights that all people have regardless of background, beliefs, circumstances etc
__________________ is the ability for citizens to participate in their government. An example of where this system is practiced is Switzerland and the US.
Democracy
Describe bias through placement.
Where a story appears makes it feel less or more important.
Explain what the UDHR is. How does it work? Why was it formed?
The UDHR is a document created in the UN that lists out the fundamental human rights that people have and offer protections for those rights. It is legally binding to the countries who sign it and it was formed after the atrocities of WWII.
Switzerland has systems in their government where the citizens can directly interact with the government and vote on laws. What form of government is that called?
Direct Democracy
What is the difference between a limited government and an unlimited government?
A limited government has its power checked by things like laws, constitutions, voting etc, and an unlimited government does not have checks on its power and can take action without checks on its power.
In Iran, the state has a decided religion that dictates rules, laws and regulations. This would be considered a
Theocracy
Describe the difference between Mis information and Dis information
Misinformation - false/inaccurate information. Not spread for harm. Gossip
Disinformation - false info intended to mislead/harm
What are the Geneva Conventions and Protocols?
4 international treaties that focus on creating legal standards for treatment and protections of soldiers, civilians, etc in war time/ areas of conflict
Consider the phrase " In a flagrant display of disrespect for their country and law enforcement, three NFL players refused to stand during the national anthem". What bias can you identify?
Bias Through Word Choice - flagrant and refused are heavily loaded
If a government takes away your right to life, they are impacting your ____________ rights. If a leader of a government commits mass murder or genocide, they are committing a _________________________.
Inalienable, Crime Against Humanity.
If a royal family rules with total power and dictates all power with the crown being hereditary, what form of government exists?
Absolute Monarchy
In a debate, if one candidate brings up info about the other candidates past and not talking about the actual issues they are using bias through ...
Mudslinging
What are at least 3 ways that national governments protect human rights? Can they violate them?
. NG must comply with international standards, Signing treaties (UDHR), building human rights laws into their constitutions, enforcing the rule of law, getting consent of the governed, legal reform, economic policies, or social programs. Violate only in emergency situations like a national emergency such as Covid or a huge natural disaster.
What is the UN? What kind of work does the United Nations do?
An international groups comprised of nations that focus on securing peace, promoting friendly relations, and global cooperation. The focus on human rights by defining them in things like policies and treaties. Work with governments and investigates/reports on HR violations.
What is bias and how can media literacy help us detect bias? Why should news outlets reach for neutrality?
Bias is a preconceived favor towards one thing over another, typically in a way that is unfair. Media literacy is the ability to analyze media and determine if things are accurate or not or determine what bias exists. They should reach for neutrality because they should focus on presenting the facts and allowing people to make their own opinions on events.
🗳️🗣️📜⚖️ and 👸.
What government do these emojis represent?
A constitutional monarchy
Madison Cawthrom raised eyebrows with a wild rant about the left and a sinister warning about the dangerous outcomes that will happen if people disagree with their agendas. What is the main form of bias?
Bias Using Qualifying Adjectives
Describe the 3 international courts that focus on Human Rights. What court has an arrest for Putin out? Why?
1. European Court of Human Rights - can try countries in the European Council accused of HR violations.
2. International Court of Justice - the legal body of the UN, tried countries in the accused of HR violations.
3. The International Court of Criminals - tries individuals accused of war crimes, crimes against humanity, genocide. Has an arrest warrant out for Putin because they are accusing him of war crimes in the Russo-Ukraine war
True or False: Nongovernmental organization work for profit and are always associated with one government.
False
Define nongovernment organization. How does a treaty protect human rights and what is the focus of humanitarian aid.
A nongovernmental org is a nonprofit group that focuses on some social issues. They can advise governments on what to incorporate into their treaties to create legal protections and requirements for human rights and the focus of humanitarian aid is to provide people with support for things like food, shelter, medical care, well being and safety.
Name the 5 types of unlimited governments and the 3 types of limited governments.
Unlimited - anarchy, absolute monarchy, dictatorship, oligarchy, theocracy.
Limited - direct/rep democracy, constitutional monarchy
A news outlet is reporting on an initiative in this years election. They discuss the benefits of passing the initiative and interview supporters of it. They could be presenting bias through _____.
Slant
What is a non governmental organization and how do they support human rights? Which NGO did we conduct research through/ how do they work?
Non governmental organizations are non-profit groups that work to promote human rights. They can lobby governments to rewrite/amend their constitutions to focus on human rights, provide aid to people in need, work locally/globally, and investigate and report on human rights violations. We conducted research through the Human Rights Watch (they investigate and create reports of events in different nations)
Media Literacy