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Human Rights

Total questions: 10

Worksheet time: 5mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Negative rights refer to...

a)

freedom from interference

b)

a guarantee to a service

c)

rights given by our legal system

d)

international rights

2.

Positive rights refer to...

a)

something provided by the state

b)

the freedom from interference

c)

international rights

d)

rights conferred by god

3.

Which of the following is a positive right?

a)

Free speech

b)

Right to an income

c)

Pursuit of happiness

d)

Freedom of religion

4.

How did the Magna Carta protect rights?

a)

Prevented imprisonment without trial for all

b)

Prevented imprisonment without trial for landowners

c)

Ensured equality throughout England

d)

Protected freedom of expression

5.

What is NOT a feature of human rights?

a)

Inalienable

b)

Inherent

c)

Universal

d)

Legally Binding

6.

Rights being "indivisible" means...

a)

One is not more important than another

b)

They apply to all human beings

c)

They should apply regardless of the law

d)

They can not be taken away

7.

The federal government can only acquire property....

a)

on just terms

b)

with no questions asked

c)

if they bribe the Darryl Kerrigan

d)

if it is for legitimate reasons

8.

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

a)

Referendum (passage through Parliament and nationwide vote)

b)

A bill through Parliament

c)

An election

d)

A UN special counsel briefing

9.

What right is NOT protected in the constitution?

a)

Jury Trial (s 80)

b)

Protection of Property (s 51xxxi)

c)

Freedom of Religion (s 116)

d)

Right to Income (s 51xi)

10.

Free Speech is...

a)

An implied right in Australia

b)

Not protected in Australia

c)

A constitutional right in Australia