GCECivic EducationHuman Rights2021

Which of the following BEST defines human rights?

APrivileges granted by the government to citizens who obey the law
BFundamental entitlements that belong to every person by virtue of being humanCORRECT
CRights reserved exclusively for citizens of a democratic state
DBenefits provided by the state to individuals who pay their taxes
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Why the answer is B, and why the others tempt you.
Human rights are inherent entitlements that belong to every individual simply by virtue of being human, regardless of nationality, sex, religion, or any other status. They are not granted by governments and cannot be taken away arbitrarily. Options A, C, and D wrongly suggest that human rights are conditional or restricted to certain groups.
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