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Rights and Responsibilities 01
'International Human Rights Day' is celebrated every year on December 10th.

Rights and Responsibilities 01

This KS3 Citizenship quiz looks at rights and responsibilities. During the Second World War, millions were killed during the fighting. Many crimes were committed, for example, deliberately killing or torturing civilians and prisoners of war. It was events of the Second World War that paved the way for universal human rights to be given greater importance around the world.

In December 1948, the Universal Declaration of Human Rights was adopted by the United Nations organisation. Several countries whose political systems did not allow equal rights did not vote. The following year, the fourth Geneva Convention took place. This set out the rights of civilians, prisoners of war and wounded or sick armed forces personnel in any future wars.

Laws are in place to ensure everyone gets equal rights. The rights that every UK citizen can expect are set out in the 1998 Human Rights Act.

Most people realise that with rights come responsibilities. If someone does not accept responsibility for their action, for example, they mug someone or behave in other antisocial ways that infringe the rights of someone else, they can expect their right to liberty and freedom to be removed. In a society, if people treat others with respect, that society will flourish.

1.
Which of these is acting responsibly?
Keeping phone conversations brief
Listening to loud music repeatedly
Not tidying your bedroom
Returning home later than requested
Behaving responsibly means to behave in a way that respects other people
2.
On which day is 'International Human Rights Day' celebrated every year?
1 January
7 March
19 September
10 December
That is the day on which the Universal Declaration of Human Rights was issued
3.
Which charity played a key role in getting The Animal Welfare Act passed in 2006?
RNIB
RNLI
RSPCA
RSPCC
RSPCA = the Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals
4.
What does UDHR stand for?
United Democracy of Human Responsibilites
Universal Decision of Human Respect
Universal Declaration of Human Rights
Unlimited Decency Honour and Respect
It begins with the words "All human beings are born free and equal in dignity and rights"
5.
Which of these is acting irresponsibly?
Doing homework as soon as you get home from school
Helping with the washing up
Offering to take the dog for a walk
Taking money from Mum's purse without asking
Responsibilites can be seen as 'unwritten rules'
6.
What is the name of the national disability charity that focuses on people with cerebral palsy?
Scope
Slope
Smoke
Spoke
Scope lobby politicians for laws that give disabled people the rights that they deserve and protect them against discrimination
7.
What is the name of a formal agreement between country leaders, politicians, and states concerning war crimes?
Confection
Convention
Conversation
Conversion
Probably the best known of these is the Geneva Convention. A convention can also deal with other matters that affect all nations that are involved such as trade and human rights
8.
Which of these is NOT a legal right?
Equal Pay Act
Race Relations Act
Sex Discrimination Act
Watch TV All Night Act
Not yet anyway!
9.
When a law is passed to protect a human right, what does it become?
A court right
A lawful right
A legal right
An official right
Laws give everyone equal rights
10.
Many people with disabilities are still unaware of their rights. Which of these is a good way to raise awareness?
Billboards
Leaflets via mail
Television advertisements
All of the above
These forms of adverts will reach a wide audience
You can find more about this topic by visiting BBC Bitesize - Local and global citizenship

Author:  Frank Evans

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