Human Rights - Topic 1

What is the fundamental belief underlying human rights?

• Nationality

• Race

• Humanity

• Religion

Which legal scholar defines human rights as rights protected by the law against violations by governments?

• Rhoda E. Howard

• Louis Henkin

• Thomas Buergenthal

• None of the above

According to Rhoda E. Howard, under what conditions can human rights be deprived

• During times of peace

• Criminal convictions

• State power during warfare

• Economic disparities

Human rights are considered to be:

• Limited to specific groups

• Inherited through

  nationality

• Universal and inalienable

• Based on social status

Human rights are political in nature and define the relationship between individuals and society, according to:

• Rhoda E. Howard

• Louis Henkin

• Thomas Buergenthal

• None of the above

Which perspective views human rights as absolute freedom without limitations?

• Sociologist Perspective

• Political Considerations

• Legal Scholars' Dilemma

• None of the above

The concept of human rights may lead to debates about balancing them against other societal interests due to:

• Sociologist Perspective

• Political Considerations

• Legal Scholars' Dilemma

• None of the above

Who defines human rights as individual rights meant to be held equally by all human beings?

• Rhoda E. Howard

• Louis Henkin

• Thomas Buergenthal

• None of the above

According to Henkin, what do human rights establish in society?

• Economic prosperity

• Just treatment and fair

  consideration

• Political power

• Moral superiority

What is the focus of legal scholars' interpretation of human rights?

• Absolute freedom

• Moral foundation

• Protection against government violations

• Majority will