Statistical Sciences 2035 Study Guide - Quiz Guide: Harm Principle, Social Contract, International Criminal Court
16 Oct 2018
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To empower states > mark out the existence of states and make claims on independent authority. To establish unifying values and goals > they cannot be neutral. Preambles for this. (e. g. significance of no discrimination). To provide government stability > act as organisational charts, definitional guides or blueprints. Vial function of introducing a measure of stability, order and predictability of the workings of government. To protect freedom> marks out the respective sphere of government authority and personal freedom. Defining civil rights and liberties, often through bill of rights. Negative rights (inactivity) = rights that mark out a realm of unconstrained action, and thus check the responsibilities of government. Positive rights = rights that make demands of government in terms of provision of resources and support and thus extend its responsibilities. (e. g. right to healthcare, education). 1) it"s a prerequisite for a state"s membership of the international community and for its recognition by other states.
