Human Rights and Legal Systems Quiz

Which of the following is NOT one of the three fundamental features of human rights?

• Inherent

• Inalienable

• Inflexible

• Universal

Which document is considered soft international law?

• ICCPR

• ICESCR

• UDHR

• Australian Constitution

What type of rights are self-determination, peace, and environmental rights?

• First generation

• Second generation

• Third generation

• Civil and political

Australia’s legal system is:

• Monist

• Dualist

• Federalist only

• Unitary

Which of the following best describes state sovereignty?

• The right of individuals to be free from government interference

• The concept that states control their own internal affairs without external interference

• The UN’s ability to override national laws

• The enforcement of human rights treaties

The Universal Declaration of Human Rights is legally binding.

• False
• True

NGOs like Amnesty International play no role in promoting human rights.

(a)  

Section 80 of the Australian Constitution provides the right to a trial by jury.

• True
• False

Anti-terrorism laws in Australia have no impact on human rights.

• False
• True

The ICCPR and ICESCR are considered “hard” international law.

• True
• False