Rights and Responsibilities of citizens

In a democratic society, rights are the advantages and freedoms which

• everyone should have

• every adult should have

• only citizens of a country should have

• only the government should have

What are the basic rights and freedoms that belong to every person in the world from birth until death?

• Civil rights

• Human rights

• Legal rights

• Social rights

Which of the following action is a civic responsibility?

• to criticize the government's policies

• to obey the laws and serve one's country

• to serve the interest of one's family

• to serve the interest of one's employers

A child refuses to litter the park where he or she is playing with his friends. What quality is he/she displaying?

• Self-esteem

• National pride

• Independence

• Friendship

The constitution of Commonwealth Caribbean countries guarantee citizens freedom of conscience, expression, assembly and movement. These freedoms are usually referred to as

• citizenship

• civic duties

• human rights

• social justice

Which of the following is a restriction on an individual's right to freedom of movement?

i) Citizen having to apply for a passport

ii) A citizen being denied a passport

iii) A citizen having to apply for a passport to enter the city

iv) A citizen being denied a pass to enter a city

• i and ii only

• ii and iii only

• iii and iv only

• i, ii, iii and iv only

Citizens may help to promote good governance by

• participating in election .

• Supporting corrupt practices
• Avoiding civic engagement
• Ignoring government actions

Which of the following freedoms are the protesters exercising?

• Freedom of assembly and freedom of expression

• Freedom of press and freedom to practice any religion

• Freedom to earn wages and freedom of movement

• Freedom to associate and freedom to criticize the government for policies on healthcare

In a democratic society, the police trespass on the rights of citizens when they

• arrest and search offenders

• search homes without a warrant

• ensure that citizens obey the law

• secretly follow suspects from place to place

What can citizens do if their rights have been violated

• Ignore the violation
• Take matters into their own hands
• Confront the violator physically
• Document the violation, seek legal advice, file a complaint, consider legal action