Unit 7 Understanding Human Rights and Activism

When was the Universal Declaration of Human Rights adopted by the United Nations?

• 1930s

• 1940s

• 1950s

• 1960s

What is the main purpose of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights?

• To establish peace treaties

• To outline fundamental human rights to be universally protected

• To create a new government

• To promote economic policies

What are human rights?

• rights none of us have

• rights a few of us have

• rights most of us have

• rights all of us have

What does the term "inalienable" refer to?

• some legal rights that can be taken away at any time

• human rights that cannot be taken away at any time

• human rights that can be taken away at any time

• some legal rights that cannot be taken away at any time

What is the primary goal of human rights?

• To ensure that all people have access to basic needs and protections

• To promote economic growth

• To establish a single global government

• To restrict freedoms for safety

Equality before the law is a principle of human rights that means:

• Only certain groups of people are protected by the law

• Everyone must follow the law, but the law does not protect everyone equally

• Everyone is subject to the laws of their country and entitled to the law's protection without discrimination

• Laws are applied differently in different countries

Which article of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights states that "All human beings are born free and equal in dignity and rights"?

• Article 1

• Article 5

• Article 10

• Article 15

Why is the concept of equality important in discussions about human rights?

• It ensures that only the wealthy have rights

• It underlines the idea that all individuals should have the same rights and opportunities

• It is not important; only certain rights matter

• It suggests that laws should apply differently to different people

Article 13 of the UDHR is best summarized as?

• the right to equality

• the right to migrate

• the right to change your nationality

• the right to own property

Article 2 of the UDHR is best summarized as?

• the right to equality before the law

• the right to social security

• the right to a fair trial

• freedom from discrimination