Democratic Rights

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Rights are reasonable claims of a person over other fellow beings, society and government. Three essential qualities: 1) They must be reasonable claims that can be made available to others equally 2)

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Rights are necessary for sustenance of democracy because: 1) They ensure every citizen has right to vote and be elected 2) They protect minorities from oppression by majority 3) They ensure majority c

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Right to Equality ensures: 1) Equality before law - same laws apply to all regardless of status 2) No discrimination on grounds of religion, race, caste, sex, place of birth 3) Equal access to public

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Rule of Law means no person is above the law - laws apply equally to all regardless of status. Example: A former Prime Minister faced court case on charges of cheating and had to appear in court, give

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The six freedoms are: 1) Freedom of speech and expression 2) Freedom to assemble peacefully 3) Freedom to form associations and unions 4) Freedom to move freely throughout the country 5) Freedom to re

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Reasonable restrictions are necessary because: 1) Your freedom should not violate others' right to freedom 2) Freedoms should not cause public nuisance or disorder 3) You are free to do everything tha

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Right to Life and Personal Liberty ensures: 1) No person can be killed unless court orders death sentence 2) No arrest/detention without proper legal justification 3) Person arrested must be informed

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Right Against Exploitation prohibits: 1) Traffic in human beings - selling/buying humans, usually women for immoral purposes 2) Forced labour or begar - forcing workers to serve masters free or at nom