Posted by Chester Morton / Thursday, 14 April 2016 / No comments
The definition and types of rights
TYPES OF
RIGHTS AND LIBERTIES
Political
rights
The citizens
of a country have the right to be involved in the political activities of their
country. The right to do this is called a political right. It includes the right
to vote and be voted for, the right to join a political party of his or her
choice.
Fundamental
human rights
Another type
of right is called fundamental human rights. These types of rights are basic to
the life of individuals. Examples include the right to privacy and the
right to life. It also includes the freedom to openly express oneself, to
associate and assembly, the right to free movement, and so on.
Economic
rights
This type of
right refers to the right to employment. The right to engage in honest business.
It also includes the right to own and
dispose of properties.
Social
rights
This is the
right to access the social amenities that are provided by the governments of
one’s country. These amenities include electricity, markets, schools, roads,
hospitals, pipe-borne water, and many others.
Legal rights
Another
right a citizen is entitled to, is a legal right. This consists of the right to sue
and be sued, the right to tried before a court that is duly constituted, right
to a fair trial in court. It is also the right of a citizen to be protected
under the laws of the state.
Civil rights
Civil rights
is another type of rights. these include freedom of speech, equality before the
law, the right to vote, among others.
SAMPLE
QUESTION(S)
1. a. What
is citizenship?
b. explain five types of rights of a
citizen.
2. Highlight
six types of rights enjoyed by citizens of a state.
