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Duty of Confidentiality
The duty of confidentiality is the moral or legal obligation to keep certain information private. Examples include medical professionals' duty to patient confidentiality and attorneys' duty to client confidentiality.
Duty to Obey Laws
The duty to obey laws is the legal obligation to adhere to the legal codes set forth by a society. Examples include abiding by traffic laws and criminal codes.
Right
A right is a moral or legal entitlement to have or obtain something or to act in a certain way. Examples include the right to free speech, the right to privacy, and the right to vote.
Right to Cultural Expression
The right to cultural expression is the entitlement to express and celebrate one's cultural identity and heritage. Examples include hosting cultural festivals, wearing traditional attire, and teaching native languages.
Right to Assemble
The right to assemble is the entitlement to join together in groups for social, economic, political, or religious activities. Examples include protests, political rallies, and community meetings.
Duty
A duty is a moral or legal obligation to act in a certain way. Examples include the duty to follow laws, the duty to serve on a jury, and the duty to pay taxes.
Right to Education
The right to education is the entitlement to receive a free and appropriate public education. Examples include access to public schooling and accommodations for individuals with disabilities.
Duty to Report Crime
The duty to report crime is a legal or moral obligation to inform authorities about criminal activities. Examples include reporting witnessed crimes or providing evidence if one has it.
Right to Privacy
The right to privacy is the entitlement to a private personal life, free from intrusion by the government or other entities. Examples include protection of personal information and privacy of one's home.
Right to Non-Discrimination
The right to non-discrimination is the entitlement to equal treatment under the law and in society regardless of race, gender, religion, or other characteristics. Examples include anti-discrimination laws in employment and housing.
Duty to Pay Taxes
The duty to pay taxes is the legal obligation to contribute to the financial upkeep of the state. Examples include income tax, sales tax, and property tax.
Duty to Protect the Environment
The duty to protect the environment is a legal or moral obligation to preserve the natural world. Examples include recycling, reducing carbon emissions, and protecting endangered species.
Right to Free Speech
The right to free speech is the entitlement to express opinions without censorship or restraint. Examples include speaking at a public gathering or publishing an article.
Duty to Rescue
The duty to rescue refers to the legal or moral obligation to provide assistance to persons in danger when one is able to do so without undue risk. Examples include aiding someone in a life-threatening situation or calling for help.
Right to Health Care
The right to health care is the entitlement to receive medical treatment and access health services. Examples include accessing hospitals, receiving vaccinations, and obtaining necessary medications.
Right to Vote
The right to vote is the entitlement to participate in democratic elections to choose representatives or decide on legislative matters. Examples include voting in national, state, or local elections.
Duty to Serve on a Jury
The duty to serve on a jury is the legal obligation of citizens to participate as jurors in legal proceedings. Examples include serving on criminal or civil trial juries.
Right to Own Property
The right to own property is the entitlement to legal ownership and control over possessions and assets. Examples include owning a home, car, or other personal belongings.
Duty to Inform
The duty to inform is the legal or moral obligation to disclose relevant information in certain situations. Examples include product safety information, side effects of medications, and public health notices.
Right to Fair Trial
The right to a fair trial is the entitlement to a just legal process when one is accused of a crime. Examples include the right to an attorney and the right to be tried by an impartial jury.
Right to Work
The right to work is the entitlement to seek employment without facing discrimination. Examples include equal employment opportunities and protection against workplace discrimination.
Right to Religious Freedom
The right to religious freedom is the entitlement to practice one's religion or belief without persecution or discrimination. Examples include attending worship services, wearing religious symbols, and discussing one's faith freely.
Right to Personal Safety
The right to personal safety is the entitlement to be secure from violence or harm in one's person. Examples include laws against assault, protective orders, and police protection in threatening situations.
Right to a Clean Environment
The right to a clean environment is the entitlement to live in a healthy environment with clean air, water, and land. Examples include the right to advocate for environmental protection and to seek redress for environmental harm.
Right to Legal Counsel
The right to legal counsel is the entitlement to the assistance of a lawyer in legal proceedings. Examples include having an attorney provided if one cannot afford one and consulting an attorney before speaking to police or a judge.
Duty to Maintain Public Order
The duty to maintain public order is the legal or moral obligation to ensure community peace and safety. Law enforcement and citizens alike have roles in this. Examples include reporting disturbances, law enforcement patrols, and community watch programs.
Duty to Educate
The duty to educate is often a state's legal obligation to provide education opportunities to its citizens. Examples include public education systems and compulsory education laws.
Duty of Care
The duty of care is a legal obligation to avoid causing harm to others. This applies in various contexts, such as medical care and driving. Examples include providing a reasonable standard of medical treatment and driving safely to prevent accidents.
Duty to Refrain from Harm
The duty to refrain from harm is the moral or legal obligation not to injure others or impinge on their rights. Examples include not committing assault, slander, or negligence that results in harm.
Duty to use Public Resources Wisely
The duty to use public resources wisely is a moral or legal obligation to use shared resources such as parks, libraries, and utilities responsibly. Examples include not wasting water, returning library books on time, and keeping public spaces clean.
Duty to Partake in Civil Society
The duty to partake in civil society is the moral obligation to actively engage in the community and contribute to its wellbeing. Examples include voting, volunteering, and participating in public debates.
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