Human Rights

Negative rights refer to...

• freedom from interference

• a guarantee to a service

• rights given by our legal system

• international rights

Positive rights refer to...

• something provided by the state

• the freedom from interference

• international rights

• rights conferred by god

Which of the following is a positive right?

• Free speech

• Right to an income

• Pursuit of happiness

• Freedom of religion

How did the Magna Carta protect rights?

• Prevented imprisonment without trial for all

• Prevented imprisonment without trial for landowners

• Ensured equality throughout England

• Protected freedom of expression

What is NOT a feature of human rights?

• Inalienable

• Inherent

• Universal

• Legally Binding

Rights being "indivisible" means...

• One is not more important than another

• They apply to all human beings

• They should apply regardless of the law

• They can not be taken away

The federal government can only acquire property....

• on just terms

• with no questions asked

• if they bribe the Darryl Kerrigan

• if it is for legitimate reasons

The Constitution of Australia's Rights are changed by...

• Referendum (passage through Parliament and nationwide vote)

• A bill through Parliament

• An election

• A UN special counsel briefing

What right is NOT protected in the constitution?

• Jury Trial (s 80)

• Protection of Property (s 51xxxi)

• Freedom of Religion (s 116)

• Right to Income (s 51xi)

Free Speech is...

• An implied right in Australia

• Not protected in Australia

• A constitutional right in Australia