Human Rights and Justice Flashcard 177-191

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What is an example of social justice mentioned in the text?

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Women making up 50% of elected representatives

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What is a key aspect of political justice?

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The ability to join, challenge, or influence those with political power

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What does the phrase "justice has been served" relate to?

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Legal retribution for breaking laws

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What does the text suggest about the agency of individuals in achieving justice?

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It impacts their experience

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What does the theory of justice emphasize according to Amartya Sen?

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Eliminating removable injustices.

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What is a belief held by proponents of ecological justice regarding industrialized countries?

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They should acknowledge their role in ecological crises.

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What does positive liberty refer to?

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The possibility of acting as you wish and having control of your life.

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What is the difference between positive and negative liberty?

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Positive liberty is about having control of your life, negative liberty is about absence of barriers.

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What is the central idea of individual freedom according to liberalism?

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Freedom to think and act as you wish

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What is frequently cited in legal challenges through the court system in Canada? Options: The 1982 Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms, The national budget, Immigration policies, Trade agreements

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The 1982 Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms