The UN and Rights of States
TRUE
Is a Declaration binding or not-binding?
Not- binding
Human rights can be defined as:
Basic rights and freedoms to which everyone is entitled based on common humanity.
Does Australia have a Constitution?
Yes
What was the name of the King who was the subject of the Magna Carta?
King John
Article 2 of the UN Charter lists the rights of states that are members of the UN. Name 1 of these rights.
Sovereignty, territorial integrity, political independence.
What is a Treaty?
A formal agreement between two or more sovereign states
Vote, trial by jury, acquisition of property on just terms, freedom of religion, freedom from discrimination based on state of residence
What section of the Constitution gives permission to the Federal Government to make laws in implementing international treaties?
s 51
Name a legal criteria used to justify decisions in legal studies
Just and equitable / Rule of Law
False - it is a declaration!
What is it called when the parliament signs and implements a Treaty signed by the Government into domestic law?
Ratification
What are implied rights?
Rights that are not explicitly stated in the Constitution, however they do exist
What is the constitution?
A document which spells out the principles by which a government runs the fundamental laws that govern a society
How many jurors are in a Criminal Jury?
12
Article 2 of the UN Charter lists the rights of states that are members of the UN. Name 1 of these rights.
Sovereignty, political independence, territorial integrity.
TRUE OR FALSE..
When a country wants to sign an international treaty it first must be approved by parliament
TRUE
Summarise the implied right of political communication
Freedom for people to freely discuss political and governmental matters
What is the Separation of Powers?
Constitutional division of powers among the legislative, executive, and judicial branches
What section of the Racial Discrimination Act makes it unlawful to humiliate etc. a person based on their race?
18C
The Security Council is an organisation of the UN. There are 15 members of the SC, 5 of which are permanent. List all 5 countries.
Russia, USA, France, UK and China.
Is this a treaty?
International Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Gender Inequality
No
What is an advantage AND disadvantage of the Bill of Rights?
- Brings us up to par with other English speaking countries
- Elevates certain universal rights
- Empowers individuals to be wary of their rights
- Prevents Parliament from infringing on certain rights
- Protects minorities
When did the Australian Constitution come to effect?
a) 1901 b) 1902 c)1927
1901
What is the first item that you need to identify when answering an extended response to stimulus question?