Psc 110 Final Exam
I. Chapter 7: Democracy & Human Rights A. Define terms a. Nationalism – the intense belief in the worth, rightness, and glory of one’s own nation. b. Patriotism – devotion to one’s country. c. Nation – a subnational entity. d. Nation-state – a sovereign entity that represents the interests of people who share a common culture as well as a common territory. e. Sovereignty – control, such as of a state or nation. f. Democracy – rule by the people. g. City-state – a city that functions as an autonomous unit under its own leadership. h. Natural law – the idea that ethical principles are apparent in nature to all well-educated, reasonable men and so form the basis of human rights and good government. i. Human rights – the belief that all humans are born equal and have the right to life, liberty and security of the person. j. Civil rights – the rights of the citizens. B. List & Describe k. The first seven articles of the Declaration of Human Rights i. All humans are born free with equal amounts of dignity and rights, and should treat each other with the spirit of brotherhood. ii. No difference between human beings, no matter how large, shall take away the entitlement of a human’s right to all of the rights and freedoms listed in this Declaration. This includes race, sex, religion, language, political views, etc. iii. Each person has the right to life, liberty and protection. iv. Slavery shall be abolished, and no human shall be subjected to slavery or servitude. No form of slavery will be tolerated. v. Torture, cruel and inhuman punishment, and degrading treatment towards another human being will not be tolerated. vi. Each person has the right to be recognized as a person everywhere before the law. vii. The law extends to each human being regardless of their differences. Discrimination will not take place
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