Human Rights
What are human rights?
Human rights are rights that basically belong to all people because they are human.
What is the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms?
It's a foundational document, part of Canada's Constitution, that guarantees fundamental rights and freedoms for all Canadians.
Why did ancient societies create law codes for citizens to follow?
They created law codes for citizens to follow to maintain order, set clear rules, reduce random or unfair punishments by making the laws public.
What organization adopted the Universal Declaration of Human Rights?
The United Nations (UN)
What are some basic needs?
Some main ones are...
Clean drinking water, shelter, food, clothing, and healthcare.
Name 3 examples of human rights.
Some possible answers...
Freedom of expression, Right to live, Freedom of belief.
When did the Charter become Law?
1982
How did democracy function in Ancient Greece in the sixth century BCE?
In Ancient Greece, any male citizen could vote and participate in democratic debate. Everyone else was basically excluded.
Who created the Great Law of Peace?
The Haudenosaunee (Iroquois Confederacy).
Meaning of inalienable?
Unable to be taken away from or given away by the possessor.
Why do people need human rights?
To protect dignity, freedom, and safety, etc.
List 3 rights or freedoms that are mentioned in the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedom.
Any three of these...
Fundamental freedoms, Democratic rights, Mobility rights, Legal rights, Equality rights, Official Languages of Canada, Minority-language education rights.
Why do historians consider the Cyrus Cylinder historically important?
Because Cyrus ordered his promises of fair treatment recorded on it, and it was seen as an early example of human rights.
When was the American Constitution created?
1787
What do the Great Law of Peace and the American Constitution have in common?
Both emphasize representation, cooperation, and shared decision-making.
Which ancient civilization focused on laws and justice?
Ancient Rome
What is the "reasonable limits" clause?
It allows reasonable limits on rights.
Why must early human rights ideas be judged in historical context?
Because the actions that were considered progressive at the time may not meet modern day human rights standards.
What was the main purpose of the Great Law of Peace?
To maintain peace and unity among the Five Nations.
Meaning of Human Trafficking?
A crime that occurs when people seeking a better life in a new country are preyed on by criminal organizations that help them immigrate illegally, then force them to work in substandard conditions or in criminal activities.
How did early legal codes influence modern human rights?
They influenced modern legal systems.
If the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms protects individual rights, why does it still allow governments to limit those rights in some situations?
It's because the Charter includes a limiting clause, that allows rights and freedoms to be restricted if the limits are reasonable and can be justified in a free and democratic society.
True or False
Democracy has always guaranteed equal human rights for everyone living within a society.
False
If the Universal Declaration of Human Rights is not legally binding, why do many countries still follow it and include its ideas in their laws?
Although it is not legally binding, it has had a strong impact on how countries define and protect human rights. Other countries use it as a guide when they write constitutions and laws, and as time has passed its principles have influenced binding international treaties and national legal systems. So basically the UDHR has power through influence, rather than enforcement.
How do human rights shape globalization?
Human rights shape globalization by influencing global values, while globalization challenges how those rights are applied. As citizens, individuals must consider how they respond to global issues and take responsibility both locally and global.