Quiz on Rights Theory

Who proposed the principle of rights theory?

• John Stuart Mill

• Immanuel Kant

• Thomas Hobbes

• Jeremy Bentham

According to Kant, what do citizens exchange for the protection provided by governments?

• Their wealth

• Their trust

• Their freedoms

• Their privacy

What is a key aspect of the rights theory principle?

• Laws should be enforced strictly.

• Governments must have the right intentions.

• Citizens must obey all laws.

• Rights can be taken away.

In the context of rights theory, what must be right for a war to be morally justifiable?

• The outcome of the war

• The intention to go to war

• The resources available

• The length of the war

What does rights-based ethics state about human rights?

• They are granted by the government.

• They are based on individual circumstances.

• They are inherent to all humans.

• They can be revoked.

Which of the following is considered a natural right?

• The right to a jury trial

• The right to free education

• The right to life

• The right to work

What type of rights are created by humans and reflect society's values?

• Natural rights

• Universal rights

• Conventional rights

• Moral rights

Which right ensures individuals can express their opinions freely?

• Right to liberty

• Right to pursue happiness

• Right to free expression

• Right to bear arms

What right allows individuals to meet for common goals?

• Right to work

• Right to assemble

• Right to travel

• Right to marry

What is the right to be informed of what law has been broken if arrested?

• Right to a lawyer

• Right to fair trial

• Right to be informed

• Right to liberty