(a) Freedom of speech and expression means that a person can express his views in any way i.e., through a pamphlet, magazine or newspaper, paintings, poetry or songs. (b) Freedom of speech and expression is not absolute. Following restrictions have been imposed on it: (i) Not to instigate violence aRead more
(a) Freedom of speech and expression means that a person can express his views in any way i.e., through a pamphlet, magazine or newspaper, paintings, poetry or songs.
(b) Freedom of speech and expression is not absolute. Following restrictions have been imposed on it:
(i) Not to instigate violence against others.
(ii) Not to rebel against government.
(iii) Not to defame others by saying false and mean things.
(a) There are following six freedoms under this right: (i) Freedom of speech and expression. (ii) Freedom of assembly in a peaceful manner. (iii) Freedom to form associations and unions. (iv) Freedom to move freely throughout the country. (v) Freedom to reside in any part of the country. (vi) FreedoRead more
(a) There are following six freedoms under this right:
(i) Freedom of speech and expression.
(ii) Freedom of assembly in a peaceful manner.
(iii) Freedom to form associations and unions.
(iv) Freedom to move freely throughout the country.
(v) Freedom to reside in any part of the country.
(vi) Freedom to practice any profession, or to carry on any occupation, trade or business.
(b) These freedoms are not absolute. You cannot exercise your freedom in such a way that violates others right to freedom. You cannot cause nuisance or disorder. The state has the power to impose reasonable restrictions as may be necessary in the larger interests of the community.
(a) Rights are reasonable claims of persons recognised by society and sanctioned by law. (b) From above definition, it is clear that, there are following three ingredients of rights: (i) It is claim of an individual over other fellow beings, over the society and over the government. Our action shoulRead more
(a) Rights are reasonable claims of persons recognised by society and sanctioned by law.
(b) From above definition, it is clear that, there are following three ingredients of rights:
(i) It is claim of an individual over other fellow beings, over the society and over the government. Our action should not hurt others and others’ action should not hurt us. The claims should be reasonable, for example, Serbs in Yugoslavia could not have claimed the whole country for themselves.
(ii) Eights should be recognised by the society which Makes certain rules to regulate our conduct. Recognition by the society turns these claims into right.
(iii) Rights must have sanction of law. For example, the prisoners in Guantanamo Bay had a moral claim not to be tortured but they could not go to anyone to enforce this claim. So, it is necessary that law should enforce these claims. Rights are just moral declarations unless, they are protected by the state.
(i) Kosovo was a part of Yugoslavia before split. (ii) Its population was overwhelmingly ethnic Albanians but Serbs in the country were in majority. (iii) A narrow minded Serb nationalist Milosevic won the election and his government was very hostile to the Kosovo Albanians. He asked ethnic AlbanianRead more
(i) Kosovo was a part of Yugoslavia before split.
(ii) Its population was overwhelmingly ethnic Albanians but Serbs in the country were in majority.
(iii) A narrow minded Serb nationalist Milosevic won the election and his government was very hostile to the Kosovo Albanians. He asked ethnic Albanians to leave the country or accept the dominance of the Serbs. This led to massacre in Kosovo which was being carried out by the army of their own country. The army was working under the direction of a leader who came to power through democratic elections. This was one of the worst instances of ethnic killings in recent times’ Ultimately some countries intervened. Milosevic lost power and v.as tried by an International Court of Justice for crimes against humanity.
The main points relating to the position of the citizens with regard to their government in Saudi Arabia are as given below: (i) Hereditary king: A hereditary king rules the country. The people have no role in electing or changing their rulers (ii) King powers: The king selects the legislature as weRead more
The main points relating to the position of the citizens with regard to their government in Saudi Arabia are as given below:
(i) Hereditary king: A hereditary king rules the country. The people have no role in electing or changing their rulers
(ii) King powers: The king selects the legislature as well as the executive. He appoints the judges and can change any of their decisions.
(iii) Ban on formation of political parties: Citizens cannot form political parties or any political organisation. Media cannot report any thing that the monarch does not like.
(iv) No freedom of religion : There is no freedom of religion. Every citizen is required to be Muslim. Non-Muslim residents can follow their religion in private, but not in public.
(v) Position of women : Women are subjected to many public restrictions. The testimony of one man is considered equal to that of two women.
Thus, in Saudi Arabia, the government is autocratic and non-democratic.
Explain the freedom of speech and expression. What are the restrictions imposed on it?
(a) Freedom of speech and expression means that a person can express his views in any way i.e., through a pamphlet, magazine or newspaper, paintings, poetry or songs. (b) Freedom of speech and expression is not absolute. Following restrictions have been imposed on it: (i) Not to instigate violence aRead more
(a) Freedom of speech and expression means that a person can express his views in any way i.e., through a pamphlet, magazine or newspaper, paintings, poetry or songs.
See less(b) Freedom of speech and expression is not absolute. Following restrictions have been imposed on it:
(i) Not to instigate violence against others.
(ii) Not to rebel against government.
(iii) Not to defame others by saying false and mean things.
Which freedoms have been guaranteed to the citizens under the Right to Freedom? Are these freedoms absolute?
(a) There are following six freedoms under this right: (i) Freedom of speech and expression. (ii) Freedom of assembly in a peaceful manner. (iii) Freedom to form associations and unions. (iv) Freedom to move freely throughout the country. (v) Freedom to reside in any part of the country. (vi) FreedoRead more
(a) There are following six freedoms under this right:
See less(i) Freedom of speech and expression.
(ii) Freedom of assembly in a peaceful manner.
(iii) Freedom to form associations and unions.
(iv) Freedom to move freely throughout the country.
(v) Freedom to reside in any part of the country.
(vi) Freedom to practice any profession, or to carry on any occupation, trade or business.
(b) These freedoms are not absolute. You cannot exercise your freedom in such a way that violates others right to freedom. You cannot cause nuisance or disorder. The state has the power to impose reasonable restrictions as may be necessary in the larger interests of the community.
Define rights. Describe three ingredients of right.
(a) Rights are reasonable claims of persons recognised by society and sanctioned by law. (b) From above definition, it is clear that, there are following three ingredients of rights: (i) It is claim of an individual over other fellow beings, over the society and over the government. Our action shoulRead more
(a) Rights are reasonable claims of persons recognised by society and sanctioned by law.
See less(b) From above definition, it is clear that, there are following three ingredients of rights:
(i) It is claim of an individual over other fellow beings, over the society and over the government. Our action should not hurt others and others’ action should not hurt us. The claims should be reasonable, for example, Serbs in Yugoslavia could not have claimed the whole country for themselves.
(ii) Eights should be recognised by the society which Makes certain rules to regulate our conduct. Recognition by the society turns these claims into right.
(iii) Rights must have sanction of law. For example, the prisoners in Guantanamo Bay had a moral claim not to be tortured but they could not go to anyone to enforce this claim. So, it is necessary that law should enforce these claims. Rights are just moral declarations unless, they are protected by the state.
Describe ethnic massacre in Kosovo.
(i) Kosovo was a part of Yugoslavia before split. (ii) Its population was overwhelmingly ethnic Albanians but Serbs in the country were in majority. (iii) A narrow minded Serb nationalist Milosevic won the election and his government was very hostile to the Kosovo Albanians. He asked ethnic AlbanianRead more
(i) Kosovo was a part of Yugoslavia before split.
See less(ii) Its population was overwhelmingly ethnic Albanians but Serbs in the country were in majority.
(iii) A narrow minded Serb nationalist Milosevic won the election and his government was very hostile to the Kosovo Albanians. He asked ethnic Albanians to leave the country or accept the dominance of the Serbs. This led to massacre in Kosovo which was being carried out by the army of their own country. The army was working under the direction of a leader who came to power through democratic elections. This was one of the worst instances of ethnic killings in recent times’ Ultimately some countries intervened. Milosevic lost power and v.as tried by an International Court of Justice for crimes against humanity.
Describe the position of the citizens with regard to their government in Saudi Arabia.
The main points relating to the position of the citizens with regard to their government in Saudi Arabia are as given below: (i) Hereditary king: A hereditary king rules the country. The people have no role in electing or changing their rulers (ii) King powers: The king selects the legislature as weRead more
The main points relating to the position of the citizens with regard to their government in Saudi Arabia are as given below:
See less(i) Hereditary king: A hereditary king rules the country. The people have no role in electing or changing their rulers
(ii) King powers: The king selects the legislature as well as the executive. He appoints the judges and can change any of their decisions.
(iii) Ban on formation of political parties: Citizens cannot form political parties or any political organisation. Media cannot report any thing that the monarch does not like.
(iv) No freedom of religion : There is no freedom of religion. Every citizen is required to be Muslim. Non-Muslim residents can follow their religion in private, but not in public.
(v) Position of women : Women are subjected to many public restrictions. The testimony of one man is considered equal to that of two women.
Thus, in Saudi Arabia, the government is autocratic and non-democratic.