Calong, Gisell D.

BSOA LT 3-1

1. What are rights?

-That which is morally correct, just, or honorable.
-A moral or legal entitlement to have or obtain something or to act in a certain way.

2. Enumerate and differentiate examples of rights.

Natural Rights:
Faith in natural rights is strongly expressed by several scholars. They hold that people
inherit several rights from nature. Before they came to live in society and state, they used to live
in a state of nature. In it, they enjoyed certain natural rights, like the right to life, right to liberty
and right to property. Natural rights are parts of human nature and reason.
Moral Rights:
Moral Rights are those rights which are based on human consciousness. They are backed
by moral force of human mind. These are based on human sense of goodness and justice. These
are not backed by the force of law. Sense of goodness and public opinion are the sanctions
behind moral rights.
Civil Rights:
Civil rights are those rights which provide opportunity to each person to lead a civilized
social life. These fulfill basic needs of human life in society. Right to life, liberty and equality are
civil rights. Civil rights are protected by the state.
Political Rights:
Political rights are those rights by virtue of which citizens get a share in the political
process. These enable them to take an active part in the political process. These rights include
right to vote, right to get elected, right to hold public office and right to criticize and oppose the
government. Political rights are really available to the people in a democratic state.
Economic Rights:
Economic rights are those rights which provide economic security to the people. These
enable all citizens to make proper use of their civil and political rights. The basic needs of every
person are related to his food, clothing, shelter, medical treatment etc. Without the fulfillment of
these no person can really enjoy his civil and political rights.

3. Why rights are important?

-Human rights are important in the relationships that exist between individuals and the
government that has power over them. The government exercises power over its people.
However, human rights mean that this power is limited. States have to look after the basic
needs of the people and protect some of their freedoms.

4. What are the rights of the accused?

-The right to trial by jury

-The right to trial in a timely manner
-The right to be informed of the nature and cause of all accusations against you
-The right to confront witnesses against you
-The right to have legal counsel available to you
-The right to compel witnesses to testify on your behalf

REFERENCES:

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rights https://www.google.com.ph/?
gfe_rd=cr&ei=IxAfWdL6MMTEXtTjj7AK#q=why+are+rights+are+important

http://examples.yourdictionary.com/examples-of-human-rights.html