Belgium – Right to Democracy

Content

Belgium – Right to Democracy
﻿
Belgium, as one of the founding members of the European Union, embodies the principles of democracy through its parliamentary system and proportional representation. The right to democracy ensures all citizens have the ability to influence decision-making processes, both nationally and within the EU framework.

Resources

CHARTER OF FUNDAMENTAL RIGHTS OF THE EUROPEAN UNION

Get activity badge

Belgium – Right to Democracy Get this badge

You have to get 1 badge in this project

Here’s a quiz designed to test knowledge of the fundamental rights guaranteed to EU citizens, based on the Charter of Fundamental Rights of the European Union. Each question includes multiple-choice answers with only one answer to be correct

You have to finish all tasks to get the badge

Tasks

Task no.1

Evidence verified by: one activity organiser

Question 1: What right protects individuals from torture and inhumane treatment?
A) Right to property
B) Right to life
C) Freedom of assembly
D) Right to asylum

Task no.2

Evidence verified by: one activity organiser

Question 2: Which article guarantees the right to respect for private and family life?
A) Article 6
B) Article 7
C) Article 8
D) Article 9

Task no.3

Evidence verified by: one activity organiser

Question 3: What is the right that allows individuals to express their opinions freely?
A) Freedom of thought
B) Freedom of expression
C) Right to education
D) Right to work

Task no.4

Evidence verified by: one activity organiser

Question 4: Which right allows EU citizens to participate in local elections?
A) Right to vote in European Parliament elections
B) Right to good administration
C) Right to vote in municipal elections
D) Right to petition

Task no.5

Evidence verified by: one activity organiser

Question 5: What right is guaranteed under Article 10?
A) Freedom of assembly
B) Freedom of thought, conscience, and religion
C) Right to marry and found a family
D) Right to property

Task no.6

Evidence verified by: one activity organiser

Question 6: Which article protects personal data and privacy?
A) Article 8
B) Article 11
C) Article 15
D) Article 17

Task no.7

Evidence verified by: one activity organiser

Question 7: What right is associated with the freedom to choose an occupation?
A) Right to work
B) Freedom of movement
C) Right to asylum
D) Freedom of assembly

Task no.8

Evidence verified by: one activity organiser

Question 8: Which article grants the right to petition the European Parliament?
A) Article 42
B) Article 39
C) Article 43
D) Article 44

Task no.9

Evidence verified by: one activity organiser

Question 9: What does the right to asylum protect against?
A) Forced labor
B) Discrimination based on gender
C) Removal or extradition to a country where there is a risk of persecution
D) Infringement of privacy

Task no.10

Evidence verified by: one activity organiser

Question 10: What is guaranteed under the right to good administration?
A) The right to access documents held by EU institutions
B) The obligation for the state to provide free education
C) The right for citizens to be heard before adverse decisions are made
D) The right to engage in peaceful protest

Skills

ETS-TR

#Demonstrates a good understanding of human rights and democracy principles in a non-formal learning/training context (regarding the design of the programme, when choosing the educational approach and methodology)

ETS-TR

#Applying democracy and human rights principles

Civic engagement

Added to playlist (1)

Time to complete: 30 minutes

Organisers

PlanBe, Plan it, Be it

Badgecraft hosts this platform and develops it together with leading educational organisations. The European Union's programme Erasmus+ granted co-funding for building the first version of this platform. Contact support@badgecraft.eu.