STS FINAL EXAM

Which of the following best defines human rights?

• Privileges granted by governments to their citizens.

• Rights that are inherent to all individuals, regardless of their nationality, ethnicity, or any

       other status.

• Legal entitlements only applicable to individuals with high social status.

• Rights that can be revoked or restricted under certain circumstances.

Which document is considered the cornerstone of modern human rights law?

• The United Nations Charter.

• The Universal Declaration of Human Rights.

• The Geneva Conventions.

• The European Convention on Human Rights.

Which organization is responsible for the promotion and protection of human rights worldwide?

• International Criminal Court (ICC).

• World Health Organization (WHO).

• Amnesty International.

• United Nations (UN).

The universality of human rights means that:   

• Human rights apply to all individuals, regardless of their nationality, ethnicity, or any other

  status.

• Human rights are only applicable to citizens of democratic countries.

• Human rights are subject to cultural relativism.

• Human rights can be limited or denied based on social class.

The principle of universality is based on the understanding that:

• Human rights are subjective and vary across cultures.

• Human rights are a luxury that only developed nations can afford.

• All human beings possess inherent dignity and a re entitled to certain rights.

• Human rights can be revoked or restricted by governments at their discretion.

The principle of indivisibility of human rights means that:

• Human rights can be divided and granted selectively based on individual circumstances.

• Some human rights are more important than others.

• Human rights are interconnected and interdependent.

• Human rights can be suspended during times of emergency

The indivisibility of human rights implies that:

• Some individuals are entitled to more rights than others.

• Economic rights should be disregarded in favor of civil and political rights.

• The violation of one type of right can often lead to the violation of other rights.

• Governments have the authority to determine which rights are applicable in their country.

The right to privacy in the digital age refers to:

• The right to keep personal information confidential.

• The right to access unlimited digital content.

• The right to use social media without restrictions.

• The right to control the internet and its infrastructure.

Which of the following is an implication of the erosion of privacy in the digital age?

• Enhanced security measures for online transactions.

• Greater protection against cyber threats.

• Increased vulnerability to identity theft and data breaches.

• More efficient and effective communication channels.

The concept of "data privacy" refers to:

• Protecting personal information from unauthorized access.

• Limiting the amount of data individuals can store digitally.

• The government's control over internet usage.

• Restricting the use of social media platforms.