Human Rights Review

Which of the following are a feature of human rights? Tick as many as you think apply

• They are universal

• They are indivisible

• They are interdependent

• They are inalienable

A human right which would require the the government to NOT do something would be a _______ right

Which of the following are examples of negative rights? Tick as many as relevant

• The right to not be tortured arbitrarily

• The right to vote

• The right to not be arrested arbitrarily

• The right to free education

Newly formed / independent states are not expected to be able to deliver positive rights immediately, as long as they are seen as trying. What is this called?

• Liberalism

• Progressive realisation

• Universalism

• Progressive positivity

First generation rights are rights which are primarily concerned with what?

Second generation rights are normally positive. Which are the following are second generation rights? Tick as many as relevant

• The right to free education

• The right to own property

• The right to healthcare

• The right to live in harmony with nature

Why weren't third generation rights included in the U.D.H.R? Why are they a relatively new issue?

Which of these are part of the rule of law?

• No one is above the law

• The right to a fair trial

• All are subject to the same law

• The right to a jury which is diverse

Which is the correct sequence for how the U.N enforces Human Rights?

• Codification, Protection, Monitoring, Promotion

• Promotion, Protection, Monitoring, Codification

• Monitoring, Promotion, Protection, Codification

• Codification, Protection, Promotion, Monitoring

The U.D.H.R is not legally binding - it is a declaration. Which of the following treaties related to Human Rights are legally binding (codified)

• 1966 International Covenants on Economic and Social Rights

• 1984 Convention against torture and other cruel, inhuman and degrading treatment

• 1986 African charter on Human and People's rights

• 1998 Rome Statue