Practicing Success
Which of thefollowing rights are granted in most liberal democracies today? |
Rights of life, liberty and property Right to vote Right to enjoy equal opportunities with other members of society All of the above |
All of the above |
The correct answer is Option 4 - All of the above Option 1- Rights of life, liberty and property Although there might be broad agreement in modern society about the equal importance of all people, it is not a simple matter to decide how to give each person his/her due. A number of different principles have been put forward in this regard. One of the principles is the principle of treating equals equally. It is considered that all individuals share certain characteristics as human beings. Therefore they deserve equal rights and equal treatment. Some of the important rights which are granted in most liberal democracies today include civil rights such as the rights of life, liberty and property, political rights like the right to vote, which enable people to participate in political processes, and certain social rights which would include the right to enjoy equal opportunities with other members of the society. |