Human Right Assessment: Redo

Which of the following is the best definition of the term "Human Right?"

• A human right is something that all human beings are supposed to do.

• A human right is something that all human beings are entitled to, regardless of race, ethnicity, or gender.

• A human right is something that all human beings can do without being arrested.

• A human right is something that all human beings understand to be correct.

Which of the following best describes what a responsibility is?

• Responsibilities are things you have to do, or you will go to jail.

• Responsibilities are things you have to do in order to survive.

• Responsibilities are things you should do, as doing them can only help you and others.

• Responsibilities are things you can do when you feel like it.

Which of the following best describes what happened during Apartheid?

• South Africans lived under a brutal dictatorship and were murdered.

• South Africans enjoyed an economic boom that helped them get out of a depression.

• South African citizens were classified based on race, and the government discriminated against the majority.

• South Africans were terrorized by a period of armed uprisings in the occupied territories.

To be a global citizen is to do what?

• Care only about the country you live in

• To have a passport in every country around the world

• To recognize that events in other countries can directly affect you

• To be a citizen of the United Nations

Which of the following two rights ONLY apply to ADULT Aged Citizens?

• The right to vote, The right to serve in public office.

• The right to a lawyer, and to free speech

• The right to serve in the military and own land

• The right to pursue a career and earn a living

Which of the following would NOT be a Human Rights violation?

• Using Chemical Weapons on Civilians

• Arresting someone without cause.

• Life imprisonment for dangerous criminals

• Denying access to a lawyer to a criminal suspect.

Which of the following is NOT a responsibility of ALL citizens?

• Voting

• Obeying the Law

• Staying informed of current events

• Enforcing the law

Which of the following is NOT an example of a human right?

• Access to food

• Access to shelter

• Right to a fair trial when accused of a crime

• Right to a high paying job

• Right to pursue a career of your choice

What are your options in order to help solve problems in the world? Select all that apply!

• Write to your Congress person and provide a solution

• Attend town hall meetings or Use social media to spread awareness

• Vote for candidates that share your ideals

• Fundraising

• Ignore the problem entirely. It will go away on its own.

Which of the following is NOT true about Nelson Mandela?

• He was imprisoned for 30 years.

• He opened the first Black law firm in South Africa

• He became President of South Africa

• He was the only people involved in securing equal rights for all South Africans,