click below
click below
Normal Size Small Size show me how
Ch.10: Human Rights
Socials 11
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Universal Declaration of Human Rights | UN outline of rights which all human beings are entitled |
| Cultural Exceptionalism | human rights are cultural rather than universal |
| Rule of Law | laws apply to everyone equally, regardless of position in society. No one comes above the law. |
| Canadian Bill of Rights | a bill that outlines human rights for Canadians |
| Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms | human rights are guaranteed to everyone in Canada (1982) |
| Notwithstanding Clause | a clause in the Canadian Constitution that allows parliament to allow an act to stand even thought it may conflict the Charter of Rights and Freedoms |
| Democratic Rights | rights to participate in a democracy, including voting in election |
| Language Rights | rights to receive and use french or english in any federal court. |
| Fundamental Freedoms | citizens are free to believe what they wish, to express opinions freely, to associate with whomever they wish, to gather peacefully with each other |
| Mobility Rights | citizens have the ability to live in any province to find a job |
| Extradition | to be accused of a crime by another country |
| Equality Rights | people will not be discriminated against based on race, sex, colour, religion, age, ethnic origin, mental or physical disability |
| Affirmative Action | programs for individuals with a disadvantage |
| Minority Rights | rights to ensure that the disadvantaged are protected and able to achieve equality |
| Legal Rights | people will be treated fairly by the legal system |
| Amending Formula | Canadian Constitution cannot be changed unless at least 7 provinces, representing more than 50% of the country, approve |
| Human Development Index | an index used to rank countries based on life expectancy, adult literacy, and GDP rates |
| Employment Equity | the principle of equal pay for work of equal value |
| Equity Groups | certain groups of people who have been discriminated against by employers |
| Reverse Discrimination | discrimination against a majority group |
| Undue Hardship | financial strain |