YR10_GP_Human Rights Quiz

When was the Universal Declaration of Human Rights adopted?

• 1955

• 1950

• 1948

• 1945

Who chaired the international committee that wrote the Universal Declaration of Human Rights?

• Winston Churchill

• Franklin D. Roosevelt

• Joseph Stalin

• Eleanor Roosevelt

Which of the following is NOT listed as a basic human right in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights?

• Right to own property

• Right to freedom of expression

• Right to life and liberty

• Right to education

What is one of the criticisms of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights?

• It is too inclusive of all nations

• It is not respected by any country

• It is a hard law with binding decisions

• It is too biased in favor of sociopolitical rights

Which international convention establishes a court for member countries to bring human rights cases?

• African Union Convention on Human Rights

• European Convention on Human Rights

• Asian Human Rights Convention

• North American Human Rights Convention

What is a criticism of the development of human rights laws?

• They are powerless and have no impact

• They are too biased in favor of collective or groups rights

• They are too inclusive of all nations

• They are heavily guided by a small number of Western nations

What is one of the positive roles of international human rights laws?

• They have no impact on setting international standards

• They have a negative impact on activists' campaigns

• They help activists in their campaigns

• They are biased in favor of civil political liberties

As our lives are increasingly digital, what is a potential new right that could be considered?

• Right to life and liberty

• Right to own property

• Right to freedom of expression

• Right to access the Internet