Classification of Rights

Natural Rights

These are inherent and God-given rights to each and every individual in order for them to live a happy life.

Natural Rights

These rights cannot be denied by the government and cannot be sold,  transferred, or removed

Constitutional or Legal Rights

These are rights conferred and protected by the Constitution which cannot be modified or taken away by the legislative body

Political Rights

These are rights which give the citizens the power to participate, directly or indirectly, in the establishment or administration of the government

Civil Rights

These are rights which the law enforces at the instance of private individuals for the purpose of securing to them the enjoyment of their means of happiness

Social and Economic Rights

These are rights intended to ensure the well-being and economic security of each and every individual

Rights of the Accused

These are rights intended for the protection of a person accused of any crime

Statutory Rights

These are rights conferred and promulgated by the legislative or the law-making body in which may also be abolished by the same body

1. Natural Rights

2. Constitutional or Legal Rights

3. Statutory Rights

What are the three main types/classifications of rights?

1. Political Rights

2. Civil Rights

3. Social and Economic Rights

4. Rights of the Accused

What are the four types/classifications of Constitutional/Legal Rights?

1. Universal

2. Inalienable

3. Interconnected

4. Indivisible

5. Non-discriminatory

What are the five characteristics of Human Rights?

Universal

What characteristic of human rights belong to all people

Inalienable

What characteristic of human rights cannot be taken away

Interconnected

What characteristic of human rights are dependent on one another

Indivisible

What characteristic of human rights cannot be treated in isolation

Non-discriminatory

What characteristic of human rights should be respected without prejudice

1. It ensures people that their basic needs are being met

2. It protects the vulnerable sectors or groups from any kind of abuse

3. It allows the people to stand up against corruption

4. It encourages the freedom of speech and expression

5. It gives the people the freedom to practice their religion

6. It allows the people to love who they chose

7. It encourages equal work opportunities

8. It gives people the access to education

9. It protects the environment

10. It provides a universal standard that holds government accountable 

Give me 10 examples of the importance and significance of Human Rights.