Theory of Human Rights Law (OCR A-Level Law): Quizzes
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Who freed slaves & reinstated religious freedom when conquering Babylon in 539 BCE?
Who freed slaves & reinstated religious freedom when conquering Babylon in 539 BCE?
Cyrus the Great
Which principle means all rights apply equally to every UK citizen regardless of characteristics?
Which principle means all rights apply equally to every UK citizen regardless of characteristics?
Universality
Which philosopher argued for three natural rights: life, liberty, & property?
Which philosopher argued for three natural rights: life, liberty, & property?
John Locke
Where is legal rights theory commonly found according to the note?
Where is legal rights theory commonly found according to the note?
Despotic regimes or autocrats
What approach does societal rights theory use to measure rights?
What approach does societal rights theory use to measure rights?
Utilitarian - greatest benefit for majority
Who developed economic rights theory arguing rights protect dominant economic groups?
Who developed economic rights theory arguing rights protect dominant economic groups?
Karl Marx
Which right is given as an example of an absolute right that can never be restricted?
Which right is given as an example of an absolute right that can never be restricted?
Prohibition of torture
What are limited rights restricted by?
What are limited rights restricted by?
Specific circumstances defined by law
What is the key distinction between rights & liberties?
What is the key distinction between rights & liberties?
Rights guaranteed; liberties allowed
What did the Human Rights Act 1998 accomplish in the UK?
What did the Human Rights Act 1998 accomplish in the UK?
Transformed many liberties into guaranteed rights