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WorksheetsGrade 11 Civic Education Holiday Assignment
Total questions: 100
Worksheet time: 4hrs 31mins
The concept of sovereignty means
states and territories of Australia do not have to follow federal legislation
countries do not have to follow treaty obligations
the government of a country has ultimate power
nations have the right to create, regulate and determine their own governance
Which of the following are express rights
right to vote
right to trial by jury
freedom of speech
freedom of religion
In which year was Universal Declaration of Human Rights adopted?
1950
1942
1948
1949
Where does The United Nation Commission for Human Rights meet?
Paris
Brussels
London
Geneva
What can be defined as Human Rights?
Those benefits granted to any adult person.
Those entitlements for those lawfully residing in a given country.
Those rights inherent to all human beings.
The Universal Declaration of Human Rights stated that every person is entitled to basic rights which is __________
A. Life
B. Liberty
C. Security of person
D. All of the above
Universal Declaration of Human Rights called for freedom from __________
A. Slavery
B. Torture
C. Discrimination
D. All of the above
What did the Universal Declaration of Human Rights recognize? Simply the right to _________
A. Work
B. Receive an education
C. Maintain an adequate standard of living
D. All of the above
Despite such agreements, human rights abuses occur daily around the world. This violation can be ____________
A. Random arrest
B. Torture
C. Slavery
D. All of the above
Which of these BEST describes the basic idea of Human Rights?
Each one of us no matter who we are or where we are born is entitled to the same basic rights and freedoms.
You have the right to define yourself as any race, religion, or belief you choose.
You have the right to be human and live your life the way you want.
You have the right to own a house and personal property
Which international peacekeeping organization created the Universal Declaration of Human Rights?
The United Nations
The World Health Organization
NATO
The Organization of American States
What major world conflict prompted the need for the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, as well as the United Nations itself?
World War I
World War II
The Cold War
The Vietnam War
What do you think are a person's basic rights?
To live in a city
To feed, to health, to be free, to be educated, to have fair trial
To change jobs
To get married and have children
Choose the right you think is being violated:
Rosa has a degree in engineering. She applies to 10 different jobs. Each time a man gets the job instead of her. None of the men have a degree. Rosa never gets the job.
to be free
to work
to live
Freedom of speech
Even though the UN was originally a peacekeeping organization, it has now morphed into promoter of economic development and protectorate of human rights around the world. What document was passed in 1948 that supported this shift?
The Declaration of the Rights of Man
Wilson's 14 Points
Declaration of Independence
Universal Declaration of Human Rights
In developed countries, in what ways have women experienced social progress during the late 20 and early 21st centuries?
Increase in education and literacy rates
More job opportunities
Holding political office
Access to better health care
Which statement about the document known as the United Nations Declaration of Human Rights (UNDHR) is INCORRECT?
The UNDHR was written in 1948.
The UNDHR is only applicable to countries who are part of the United Nations.
The UNDHR contains 31 articles that describe human rights.
It covers both civil and political rights as well as economic, social and cultural rights.
Select all of the statements that describe why the UNDHR is difficult to enforce?
Not all countries are members of the United nations who have pledged to achieve the promotion of universal respect for and observance of human rights and fundamental freedoms.
It is not a legal document, but more of a moral pledge.
The United Nations has no police-keeping force.
Different cultures may have different standards and may be unwilling to change their behaviour to satisfy internationally accepted norms.
Asylum seekers are granted refugee status if proven that persecution has taken place in their home country.
Threats to life or freedom are always considered persecution and can be categorized based on...
Race, Religion, Nationality, Political Opinion, Membership in a particular social group.
Race, Torture, Nationality, Gender, Membership in a particular social group.
Race, Nationality, Colour of Skin
Religion, Gender, Membership, Education
This picture depicts which violation of human rights?
No one shall be held in slavery or servitude; slavery and the slave trade shall be prohibited in all their forms.
Everyone has the right to freedom of movement and residence within the borders of each state.
All human beings are born free and equal in dignity and rights.
No one shall be subjected to arbitrary arrest, detention or exile
What type of rights are environmental rights?
first generation rights
human rights
individual right
collective right
The right to self-determination is available to:
non governmental organisations
indigenous peoples
enslaved people
everyone
Which of the following describes the International Criminal Court?
It is the "court of last resort".
It has universal jurisdiction.
It is a United Nations judicial organ.
It prosecutes governments for human rights violations.
Which article of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights bans slavery?
1
4
13
25
When was the Universal Declaration of Human Rights adopted?
10 December 1948
11 December 1948
10 December 1946
11 December 1946
The number of Articles contained in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights is:
10
20
30
40
What are human rights?
Things which distinguish humans from other creatures
Basic rights and freedoms
Enhanced rights applicable to certain classes of people
Cultural rights
Anti-Discrimination Board (NSW) is a:
statutory authority
intergovernmental organisation
human rights advocate
tribunal
If it is essential, then it is
absolutely necessary
may be necessary
optional
negotiable
The unfair treatment of people based on race, gender, or age is ______________________.
apartheid
discrimination
advocacy
segregation
What vocabulary term does the picture represent?
discimination
advocate
gender gap
bias
Which of following best describes the basic idea of human rights?
Each one of us, no matter who we are or where we are born, is entitled to the same basic rights and freedoms.
Each one of us has the right to define ourselves as any race, religion or belief system.
Everyone has the right to be human and live life the way you want.
Everyone has the right to own a house and personal property.
What major world conflict prompted the need for the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, as well as the United Nations itself?
World War I
World War II
The Cold War
The Vietnam War
Why did the United Nations decide that children deserved the special protections listed in the Convention on the Rights of the Child?
because of their age
because of their poverty
because of their inability to work
because of their status as migrants
Which one of these rights does the Convention on the Rights of the Child guarantee to every child?
the right to choose whether to attend school
the right to receive an elementary education
the right to decide which school to attend
the right to get a free college education
According to the Conventions on the Rights of the Child, which one is a right of all children?
the right to leave home
the right to a lawyer
the right to work
the right to play
Choose the right you think is being violated:
Henri doesn’t go to school because his parents can’t pay the fees. School should be free in Henri’s country but the mayor makes every student pay $5 a week.
Freedom of movement
Rule of law
Right to a free education
Freedom of assembly
Choose the right you think is being violated:
Yoda's parents are sad and angry because he can’t go to school. His parents protest in front of the mayor’s house. The mayor arrests them and puts them in jail for protesting.
Freedom of speech
Procedural fairness
Right to vote
Right to education
Choose the right you think is being violated:
Leia has a degree in aeronautical engineering from UNSW. She applies to 10 different jobs. Each time a man gets the job instead of her. None of these men have a degree. Leia is unable to secure a job.
to be paid
to work
to live
to recognition
What document explains human rights?
The Australian Constitution
Magna Carta
International Bill of Rights
Universal Declaration of Human Rights
For every right there is a matching:
rule
responsibility
example
action
What example has breached an individual's human right?
A young girl cooks and does the laundry at home.
A child is sent to bed early for misbehaving without dinner.
A 6 year old boy is not allowed to go swimming.
National government does not allow girls to go to school.
Which intergovernmental organisation sets the standard for human rights around the world?
UNICEF
Olympic Games Organizing Committee
United Nations
Amnesty International
The Second Optional Protocol to the ICCPR relates to:
the complaints mechanism, that is, the right to make complaints to the UN Human Rights Committee for alleged breaches of the ICCPR.
the establishment of a complaints mechanism for human rights breaches as a responsibility of nation-state governments.
the outlawed use of capital punishment as a sentencing option by nation-state governments.
the outlawed use of capital punishment as a sentencing option by the International Criminal Court.
My name is ...
Ban Ki Moon
Antonio Guterres
Kofi Annan
Boutros Boutros-Ghali
Which document/s illustrate the development of human rights as a reflection of changing values and ethical standards?
The Australian Constitution
Magna Carta
International Bill of Rights
Universal Declaration of Human Rights
Which of the following is NOT a role of the Special Rapporteur?
Investigator and Monitor
Monitor and Fact-finder
Investigator and Prosecutor
Investigator and fact-finder
In Australia, human rights are best protected by:
United Nations Human Rights Council
The Constitution
Australian Humans Rights Commission
Judiciary
Protection of human rights in Australian states & territories are effective through:
common law
International Criminal Court
The High Court
human rights non-governmental organisations
Enforcement of international treaties in Australia occur when:
Australia signs the treaty.
Australia ratifies the treaty.
the Commonwealth Governor-General assents to the treaty.
the United Nations General Assembly presents the treaty to the Commonwealth government.
A carcinogen is a substance which is shown to be ________ causing
addiction
polio
fun
cancer
How long after quiting tobacco do you see the first health improvements?
One day
20 minutes
one year
10 years
_______ are drugs that slow the central nervous system. Slowing the persons reaction time and impairing vision
hallucinogens
stimulants
depressants
narcotics
___________ smoke the from the burning end of the cigarette, pipe, or cigar which contains a much higher concentration of pollutants
mainline
Mainstream
sideline
Sidestream
When do substance users begin suffering from withdrawal?
When they take too much of a substance
When they stop using the substance they are addicted to
When they have a high tolerance for a substance
When they start using substance
Which of the following is not a step in the recovery process
Admission
Counseling
Life without addiction
detoxification
________ is a life without alcohol
addiction
dependence
recovery
sobriety
What is the leading cause of mental disability in the United State?
Fetal Alcohol Syndrome
Tobacco Use
Substance Use
Heart DIsease
What are the symptoms of alcohol poisoning?
mental confusion
irregular heart rate
slow respiration
all of the above
True or False family history and media coverage have no influence on alcohol use
True
False
True or False tobacco use has no effect on cardiovascular health.
True
False
What is the addictive substance in tobacco
Ethanol
Caffeine
Nicotine
Amphetamine
True or False Pipes and cigars contain higher concentrations of nicotine 1 cigar = 1 pack of cigarettes
True
False
True or False: Even low doses of marijuana CAN affect driving abilities
True
False
They are synthetic substances similar to the male hormone testosterone, and make muscles bigger and bones stronger.
steroids
meth
A _____ is a substance, other than food, that changes the structure or function of the body or mind.
OTC medicine
prescription medicine
alcohol
drug
What is a political party?
A group of voters with common interests
A group of politicians with different interests
A group of citizens who have been naturalized
A group of people hanging out after work
True or False: There are four functions of political parties
True
False
True or False: Political parties can help candidates win elections by raising money for their campaign
True
False
True or False: America has a three party system
True
False
Which of the following is a job of a political party? (Check all that apply)
Recruiting and nominating candidates
Helping candidates win elections
Monitoring the actions of officeholders
Educating the people about campaign issues
True or False: The main job of both political parties is to organize to win elections
True
False
True or False: Most Republican views align with conservative values
True
False
True or False: Most Democratic views align with Liberal values
True
False
Which of the following options aligns with more liberal ideas and opinions?
Looking to preserve a way of life
See wealth and power as a threat to equality
Oppose government regulation
Emphasize self-reliance
Which of the following options aligns with more conservative ideas and opinions?
Looking for change
Support government intervention in economic matters
Oppose the expansion of government
Believe in a strengthened government
True or False: Third parties often win elections
True
False
True or False: Third parties often take votes away from the two major parties (Republicans and Democrats)
True
False
Which of the following are examples of third parties in the United States? (Check all that apply)
Green Party
Constitution Party
Libertarian Party
Republican Party
The 3 factors that are used to predict who will vote are Age, Income and _______
Education
Where you live
Home Ownership
Gender
The main purpose of a Political Action Committee is to
Chose a candidate to run for office
Bring new issues to the front of candidates attention
Raise public opinions of key issues
Raise money for candidates who support their views
People fail to vote for all the following reasons EXCEPT?
Lack of interest.
The high cost of registering to vote.
Don't believe their vote matters.
Fail to register to vote.
The final decision for who should be President of the United States is made by the ...
popular vote
state legislatures
Supreme Court
Electoral College
This type of election generally has the highest voter turnout.
Presidential
Gubernatorial
Senatorial
Local
All government power comes from the people
Popular Sovereignty
Indirect Democracy
Limited Government
Electoral Colleg
Voters elect representatives to be their voice
Popular Sovereignty
Indirect Democracy
Limited Government
Electoral College
constitution specifically states what powers the government has
Popular Sovereignty
Indirect Democracy
Limited Government
Electoral College
group of persons chosen from each state, indirectly elect president
Popular Sovereignty
Indirect Democracy
Limited Government
Electoral College
Legislative (creates the laws)/Executive (carries out the laws/Judicial(interprets the laws)
Separation of Powers
Checks and balances
Ratify
Bill of Rights
