Rights and Being Human
This is the earliest age when a person is considered to have human rights.
A) Birth
B) 12
C) 18
D) 21
A) Birth
This right declares that people can't be owned like cattle - a rule the United States follows except in regards to felons in prison.
No one shall be held in slavery or servitude.
This right, while not explicit, protects the rights of LGBTQ adults in regard to who they can or cannot be with, or if they can raise children as their own.
The right to marriage and to found a family.
Who's duty is it to stand up/speak up and protect other people's rights?
Everyone's
When does a person LOSE their human rights?
Never
This right says that laws shouldn't punish one demographic more than others.
A) Not Subject Arbitrary or Unfair Arrest
B) Right to Be Treated Fair by Constitution and Law
C) Right to Privacy
D) Right to Full Equality in a Fair Trial
B) Right to Be Treated Fair by Constitution and Law
This protects people that are protesting without violence.
A) Freedom of Thought, Conscience, and Religion
B) Right to Social Security
C) Right to Vote
D) Freedom of Peaceful Assembly and Association
D) Freedom of Peaceful Assembly and Association
According the the United Nations, where are the Universal Human Rights recognized (though not necessarily enforced)?
Worldwide
All people are entitled to these, without discrimination.
Rights and Freedoms
This right protects a person from being segregated or discriminated against while in court.
A) Right to be Assumed Innocent Until Proven Guilty
B) Right to Full Equality in a Fair Trial
C) Right to Seek Asylum from Persecution
D) Right to Nationality and Freedom to Change It
B) Right to Full Equality in a Fair Trial
In the United States, this right didn't come to everyone all at once. First it was given to white men. Then white women. Then African Americans were granted this equality. Finally, after all of them, Native Americans were also granted this as well.
Right to Vote
This right allows the possibility for all people to be able to afford to live without relying on slavery or servitude. It also ensures people get paid fairly.
Right to Work
This is the right to be alive and feel safe.
A) Right to Equal Protection of the Law
B) Nobody Shall Be Subject to Torture
C) Freedom of Movement and Residence
D) Right to Life, Liberty, and Security of Person
D) Right to Life, Liberty, and Security of Person
This right is the basis of the court system, and says if someone is accused of committing a crime the court has to prove that it's true before they call that person a criminal.
The right to be assumed innocent until proven guilty in a fair trial.
A) Freedom to Work
B) Freedom of Opinion
C) Right to Education
D) All of these
B) Freedom of Opinion
This right is foundational to preventing youth from becoming homeless as they grow into adulthood. It's the single biggest protection against poverty.
Right to Education
This right is why courts won't allow parents to name their children numbers.
Right to be Recognized as a Person Before the Law.
According to this right, police aren't allowed to arrest a person or detain them without just cause or an accused crime.
No Subjection to Arbitrary Arrest or Unfair Detention
In the United States, this is referred to as the "Separation of Church and State". It says that the government cannot tell people what to or not to worship/believe.
Freedom of Thought, Conscience, and Religion
This right protects marginalized groups and ensures they can enjoy festivities and events their culture centers around .This includes ethnic/religious holidays, as well as historical holidays such as PRIDE or Juneteenth.
Right to Enjoy Cultural Life of One's Community.