Government's Role in Protecting Rights

Which of the following is a key function of government in protecting citizens' rights?

• Encouraging personal opinions

• Establishing and enforcing laws

• Eliminating all private businesses

• Controlling all media sources

Why are laws important in protecting citizens' rights?

• They allow the government to control all aspects of life

• They define and uphold citizen rights

• They discourage people from participating in politics

• They only apply to criminals

What is the role of law enforcement agencies in protecting rights?

• To monitor citizens' personal lives

• To ensure laws are followed and violators are held accountable

• To create new laws

• To increase taxes

How does the government protect freedom of speech?

Select all that applies.

• By allowing only certain people to speak in public

• By ensuring that citizens can express themselves without fear of punishment

• By banning all protests and debates

• By limiting discussions to government-approved topics

• By putting laws in place that allow citizens to freely speak and express concerns.

If a law is unfair, what can citizens do in a democratic society?

• Ignore the law

• Challenge the law through the legal system

• Wait for the government to change it

• Avoid discussing it in public

How does a fair and independent court system help protect citizens rights?

• By making decisions based on political pressure

• By ensuring laws are applied and enforced fairly without bias

• By following government instructions

• By avoiding cases that involve human rights issues

Which of the following is an example of a legal case protecting human rights?

• A disagreement over land ownership

• A court ruling that prevents discrimination in hiring employees

• A criminal trial for theft

• A lawsuit about a business contract

If a citizen’s rights are violated, what should they do first?

• Seek legal help or report to authorities

• Stay silent to avoid further trouble

• Take the law into their own hands

• Move to another country

What makes a court system fair and just?

• Judges being influenced by politicians

• Decisions based on clear laws and evidence

• Trials being kept secret from the public

• Only allowing certain groups to file cases

Which agency is responsible for maintaining law and order?

• The Central Bank

• The Police

• The Parliament

• The Media