Y10 citizenship revision

Which of the following is a key piece of legislation in the UK that protects individuals from discrimination?

• The Road Traffic Act

• The Equality Act 2010

• The Immigration Act

• The Data Protection Act

What is the primary purpose of the Human Rights Act 1998 in the UK?

• To set out rules for international trade

• To govern parliamentary elections

• To incorporate the European Convention on Human Rights into UK law

• To regulate public broadcasting

Which organization is responsible for promoting and enforcing equality and human rights laws in England, Scotland, and Wales?

• The Police Federation

• The National Health Service

• The Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC)

• The National Trust

Which human right guarantees that everyone has the right to express their views and opinions freely?

• Right to a fair trial

• Right to education

• Freedom of expression

• Right to liberty

What type of discrimination occurs when a policy or rule that applies to everyone puts a group with a protected characteristic at a particular disadvantage?

• Direct discrimination

• Indirect discrimination

• Harassment

• Victimization

Which of these is NOT a protected characteristic under the Equality Act 2010?

• Age

• Disability

• Religion or belief

• Hair color

The right to liberty means an individual should not be:

• Asked to pay taxes

• Unlawfully detained or imprisoned

• Required to attend school

• Subject to freedom of speech

What does the term "protected characteristics" refer to under UK equality law?

• Features of a protected building

• Aspects of a person's identity that cannot be used as a basis for discrimination

• Qualities of a good leader

• Features of protected species

Which international document, incorporated into UK law by the Human Rights Act, outlines fundamental human rights?

• The Geneva Conventions

• The Magna Carta

• The European Convention on Human Rights (ECHR)

• The Universal Declaration of Independence

What is the aim of positive action under the Equality Act 2010?

• To encourage negative stereotypes

• To allow discrimination in certain circumstances

• To address disadvantages faced by people with protected characteristics

• To enforce stricter punishments for discrimination