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Exploring Democracy through the EU Charter
Activity Description:
In this self-paced digital activity, young people will dive into the core democratic values upheld by the Charter of Fundamental Rights of the European Union. Through questions, participants will explore what democracy means in practice, why it matters, and how it is protected in the EU framework.
This activity aims to foster critical thinking and civic engagement. Participants will:
🧠 Learn about key articles related to democracy in the EU Charter
🗳 Reflect on the meaning and importance of participation, and democratic accountability
💬 Answer questions that encourage personal reflection and connection to real-life situations
No prior knowledge is needed—just curiosity and a willingness to explore how fundamental rights shape our societies. This activity is ideal for young people aged 15–30 who want to better understand their rights and responsibilities as European citizens.
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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
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Task no.1
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Question 6: Which article protects personal data and privacy?
A) Article 8
B) Article 11
C) Article 15
D) Article 17
Task no.7
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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
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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
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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
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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
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