Global Issues Exam 3

During the week from April 4-9, the U.S. cut its carbon emissions by about one-third due to the pandemic shutdown. Where in the U.S. were the biggest pollution declines? A. In California and Washington with plunges of more than 40% B. In Georgia, which saw a decline in pollution of 60% C. In North and South Dakota with plunges of more than 80% D. In Texas and Maine with reductions of 55% each

A

First-generation rights are also known as negative rights because: A. They prohibit certain government action and are therefore based on the absence of government interference B. There are more than one generation of rights and focusing on only one generation is too limited C. There is a negative relationship between states and human rights D. Negative rights are less important than positive rights

A

In 2014, the number of people living as refugees or internally displaced people worldwide was estimated by the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) at: A. 55 million B. 1.6 billion C. 5 million D. 24 million

A

In general: A. Many LDCs have enacted policies to reduce population growth, while many MDCs have enacted policies to increase population growth B. Population growth globally has slowed to the point that there are no longer international efforts which impact population growth C. Many MDCs have enacted policies to reduce population growth, while many LDCs have enacted policies to increase population growth D. LDCs and MDCs use the same policies, as all countries seek to reduce population growth in their countries

A

Population projections are not predictions but rather represent a calculation of future population size based on a set of assumptions or variants, including expected fertility rate. Which of the following variants project that the world's total population will surpass 9 Billion people by 2050 (select all that apply, there are one to four possible correct answers)? A. Constant Fertility Variant B. Replacement Fertility Variant C. Low Fertility Variant

A

Prior the creation of the UDHR, what document first mentions human rights? A. The Preamble to the UN Charter B. The International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights C. The Convention against Torture D. The Convention on the Prevention and Punishment of Genocide

A

The International Criminal Court (ICC) is located: A. In The Hague B. In New York C. In Johannesburg D. In Geneva

A

The U.S. President Jimmy Carter signed the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights (ICCPR) in 1977. When did the US ratify the treaty? A. 1992 B. 1998 C. 1980 D. 2002 E. 1977

A

The moderator interviews an economic immigrant from Mexico who builds homes. How much more can he make in the U.S. than in Mexico? A. He can make in a day what he would in a week in Mexico B. He can make in a week what he would in a month in Mexico C. He can make in a day what he would in a month in Mexico D. He can make in a week what he would in a year in Mexico

A

What is one of the criticisms levied against the U.S.' involvement in the Syrian civil war? A. U.S. led airstrikes have caused large-scale destruction and deaths of civilians but the U.S. does not take responsibility B. The U.S. invasion of Syria in 2003 triggered the civil war and any subsequent human rights violations are the fault of the U.S. C. The U.S. is upholding international law D. U.S. inaction has led to the overthrow of the Syrian government

A

Which country has been known for its "one child policy"? A. China B. Russia C. Germany D. Nigeria

A

Which of the following is a first-generation right? A. Everyone has the right to freedom of thought, conscience and religion B. Everyone has the right to work C. Everyone has the right to rest and leisure D. Everyone has the right to education

A

Who was instrumental in ensuring that the phrase "all men are created equal" was replaced with "all human beings are born free and equal"? A. Hansa Mehta, India B. Eleanor Roosevelt, U.S.A. C. P.C. Chang, China D. Charles Malik, Lebanon

A

"Brain Drain" is (select all that apply, there are one to four possible correct answers): A. Sometimes not entirely negative, as those who emigrate can sometimes return home with new skills or capital B. The loss of highly skilled persons, mostly from developing countries, as they migrate to, most often, developed countries C. The sale of brains by poor people in LDCs to rich people in MDCs D. The loss of highly skilled people who have immigrated to the U.S., but leave because they have been persecuted by U.S. authorities

A B

The International Criminal Court: (select all that apply, there are one to four possible correct answers) A. Can try cases involving crimes against humanity, war crimes, and genocide B. Is currently investigating cases involving defendants who come mostly from African states C. Is a temporary court dealing only with one state at a time D. Gives advisory opinions to UN bodies or specialized agencies

A B

The following factors show how globalization has helped in promoting human rights (select all that apply, there are one to four possible correct answers): A. Social media platforms have allowed people to organize even when governments try to limit free speech and assembly B. Due to advances in technology and gains in literacy and education, more people know about human rights C. Austerity measures imposed by IGOs have made it more difficult for states in economic downturns to maintain social programs D. Terrorist organizations can more easily target weak states and terrorize populations

A B

Key "general tendencies" of international population movements in an age of globalization include (select all that apply, there are one to four possible correct answers): A. Ongoing changes in where people go and where they come from B. The involvement of an increasing number of countries, both as sending and receiving states C. The "feminization" of migration, as women are an increasing part of workforces D. The lack of interest in migration into China and South Korea because of their repressive political systems

A B C

Which of the following are common themes connecting all models of thought on the question of how to address population growth (select all that apply, there are one to four possible correct answers)? A. Increasing sustainability of food production B. Forceful restrictions on family size C. Improving the status of women D. Rapid industrialization

A B C D

Which of the following are empirically observable changes showing that our biosphere is changing (select all that apply, there are one to four possible correct answers)? A. The number of record-high temperature events in the U.S. has been increasing since the 1950s B. Global sea level rose by about (17 centimeters) 6.7 inches in the past century C. Oceans have started to get cooler D. Glaciers are retreating almost everywhere around the world E. The extent and thickness of the Arctic sea has declined over the past decades

A B D E

As discussed in the context of Uruguay, what is the role of a human rights rapporteur (select all that apply, there may be one to four possible correct answers)? A. To assess progress in discovering the truth about past atrocities committed in a country B. To alert the U.S. government when countries violate international commitments to human rights C. To ensure justice and compensation for survivors of human rights abuses D. To organize peacekeeping operations so that people's human rights are protected

A C

Cultural relativism is based on the notion that (select all that apply, there are one to four possible correct answers): A. Local traditions trump the rights in the UDHR B. When individuals are physically harmed by a cultural practice, the practice must be immediately stopped C. The final authority in determining for the rights of a citizenry lies with the people and their government D. All individuals possess the rights found in the UDHR regardless of citizenship or status

A C

What was the role Eleanor Roosevelt played after her husband, President Roosevelt had died? (select all that apply; there may be one to four possible correct answers) A. She became a member of the committee charged with drafting the UDHR B. She accepted the role of Secretary-General of the United Nations C. She was invited to be part of the U.S. delegation to the United Nations D. She became the nominee for Vice President to the United States

A C

Where second-generation rights require a proactive government to act on behalf of its citizens, third-generation rights require ________________ (select all that apply, there are one to four possible correct answers): A. Solidarity B. The undoing of prior acts C. International cooperation D. Precedent

A C

Which is correct about global warming and climate change (select all that apply; there may be one to four possible correct answers)? A. Climate change refers to the consequences of global warming on weather patterns over time B. Climate change refers to Earth's rising ocean temperatures due to increased ocean wildlife C. Global warming refers to Earth's rising temperatures due to increased greenhouse gases D. Global warming refers to changes in ocean levels over time

A C

As discussed in the video, why is there so much violence in the Central American states? (select all that apply, there are one to four possible correct answers) A. The prevalence of significant amounts of guns B. The heavy presence of U.S. military forces (battling corrupt governments run by drug warlords) C. The prevalence of power drug gangs, with many members trained in the U.S. D. Legacies of the 1980s the civil wars and the lack of full reconciliation

A C D

Which are the ways in which the UN supports human rights (select all that apply, there are one to four possible correct answers)? A. The UN amends state constitutions if they don't include human rights protections B. The UN helps implement human rights through economic development C. The UN writes domestic legislation for its member states to ensure that human rights are included D. The UN helps formulate international human rights standards through treaties and declarations E. The UN promotes knowledge and public support through educating publics about human rights F. The UN helps implement human rights through enforcement activities such as peacekeeping

A C E F

After the end of the Cold War, the UN created international criminal tribunals to prosecute individuals responsible for ethnic cleansing, genocidal violence and crimes against humanity in which of the following countries (select all that apply, there are one to four possible correct answers)? A. The Former Yugoslavian countries B. Afghanistan C. Burundi D. Rwanda

A D

What was the immediate context for why the UDHR was drafted (select all that apply; there may be one to four possible correct answers)? A. The terrible atrocities committed during WWII, such as the Holocaust B. The increasing ideological difference between the U.S. and the U.S.S.R. C. The U.S. Constitution, especially the Bill of Rights D. The horror of over 50 million dead in WWII

A D

Match the term to its definition. A. Urbanization B. Emigration C. Inmigration D. Internally displace persons E. Refugee

A. Growth in the size of cities, with an increasing percentage of the overall population B. International migration out of a country C. International migration into a country D. People displaced within their own countries E. A person who is outside their country of origin because of well-founded fear of being persecuted

What is replacement fertility (in births per woman)?

Approximately 2.1 births per woman

What is replacement fertility?

Approximately 2.1 births per woman

When did the world's population reach one billion people?

At the beginning of the 19th century

As discussed in the video, many of the immigrants coming into the United States are from: A. Islamic countries torn by war, including Syria and Iraq B. The Northern Triangle of Central America (Guatemala, Honduras, El Salvador), the world's deadliest countries outside war zones C. The Mexican state of Tabasco, which is the largest poppy growing region in the Americas D. Canada, which has a much more porous border than Mexico

B

By how much has the Earth's average temperature risen since 1900? A. By 16 degrees Celsius B. By 1.6 degrees Fahrenheit C. By 1.6 degrees Celsius D. By 6 degrees Celsius

B

Critics of the demographic transition model argue that: A.The model has no bearing in reality B. The model applies the record of population change and development in Europe and North America as the universal standard C. The model doesn't focus enough on the variation in birth control methods in LDCs D. The model focuses too much on the impact of cultural beliefs and gender roles to explain changes in population growth

B

First-generation rights are influenced by the philosophical tradition of ________________, whereas second-generation rights are influenced by the philosophical tradition of ________________: A. Socialism / utilitarianism B. Capitalism / socialism C. Capitalism / libertarianism D. Social democracy / authoritarianism

B

For how long has scientific research on carbon dioxide been conducted? A. For about 500 years B. For about 150 years C. For about 5 years D. For about 50 years

B

How many countries abstained from voting on the UDHR in 1948? A. 5 B. 8 C. 48 D. 25

B

How many countries voted against the UDHR in 1948? A. 5 B. 0 C. 48 D. 25

B

The difference between a negative and a positive obligation imposed on states by human rights rests on ______________________: A. Whether or not the consequences of human rights are negative or positive for the state B. Whether a government needs to act to ensure that rights are protected C. Whether or not the state has signed and ratified human rights treaties D. Whether an individual holds his/her government in positive or negative regard

B

The majority of the world's refugees and internally displaced people are: A. Latin American (mostly Mexican) B. Women and children C. Very well fed, even if living in camps, because of the efforts of NGOs and the UNHCR D. In the United States, though the Trump administration seeks to close U.S. doors

B

The role of women in population control: A. Has been downplayed at the international level because women lack political empowerment B. Has been seen as central because women's empowerment tends to lead to smaller but healthier families C. Has been rejected by the Trump administration as sexist D. Has been seen as secondary to the role of men

B

What does the High Commissioner for Human Rights say started the civil war in Syria? A. An invasion by a joint Iranian-Saudi anti-terror unit B. The severe human rights violations (torture of children) by the Syrian government C. The use of biological weapons by the Syrian government against Turkish forces D. Attacks against civilians in Damascus by the Islamic State

B

What is the name of the key human rights document of the post-WWII era? A. The Global Magna Charta B. The Universal Declaration of Human Rights C. The Universal Treaty of Human Rights D. The International Treaty of Human Rights

B

What regions hold what percentage of the world's population? The more developed countries (MDCs) hold _________________ of the world's population, whereas the less developed countries (LDCs) hold ______________ of the world's population. A. 80% / 20% B. Less than 20% / more than 80% C. About 30% / about 70% D. 40% / 60% E. 10% / 90%

B

Where do you find the majority of countries identified as the most severely impacted by HIV/AIDS? A. Europe and North America B. Africa C. Latin America and the Caribbean D. Asia

B

Where first-generation rights are often associated with the rights of ________________ people, second and third-generation rights reflect the rights of ________________ people. A. Most / a few B. Individual / groups of C. Majority / minority D. Groups of / individual

B

Which countries will continue to hold the largest share of the world's population? A. Countries in Africa B. Countries in Asia C. Countries in Europe D. Countries in North America

B

Which country accepts the largest total number of immigrants worldwide? A. China B. The United States C. Germany D. Brazil

B

Which of the following is NOT an explanation of what the UN Secretary-General means when he says: "the [corona]virus doesn't discriminate but its impacts do"? A. The way the virus has affected populations shows structural inequalities that impede access to public services B. The virus affects only older people living in residential care facilities C. There are disproportionate effects on some communities because of underlying weaknesses in the delivery of public services D. The crisis can provide a pretext to adopt repressive measures for purposes unrelated to the pandemic

B

Which of the following provides evidence that a warming planet is related to human behavior? A. Scientists have shown that increasing levels of carbon dioxide could impact our climate B. Scientists have shown a close relationship between global carbon dioxide levels and average global temperatures, while demonstrating that there has been an increase in atmospheric carbon due to the burning of fossil fuels C. Scientists have argued that the increase in temperature in the nineteenth century is likely to have been the largest in any century during the past 1000 years D. Scientists generally agree that the Earth can only sustain an atmospheric concentration of carbon of about 390 parts per million

B

Which of the following statements is true concerning urbanization? A. None of the largest cities worldwide is in a Less Developed Country (LDC) B. More Developed Countries (MDCs) are more urbanized than Less Developed Countries (LDCs) C. Less Developed Countries (LDCs) are more urbanized than More Developed Countries (MDCs) D. Less than 20% of the world is urbanized

B

Which region has the most cases currently before the ICC: A. Latin America B. Africa C. East Asia D. Middle East

B

In his 1798 publication, Thomas Malthus argued that (select all that apply, there are one to four possible correct answers): A. Technology and market forces can solve population growth problems through increased productivity and economic progress B. The "positive checks" of famine, war, and epidemics would bring populations back under control C. The human desire to reproduce would lead to starvation, poverty and human misery D. Contraceptives are the most effective way of halting population growth

B C

Which of the following are human rights NGOs (select all that apply, there are one to four possible correct answers)? A. World Health Organization B. Human Rights Watch C. Amnesty International D. ICC

B C

The Cornucopian perspective rests on the following ideas (select all that apply, there are one to four possible correct answers): A. Abstinence and late marriage are the only ways to stem population growth B. Use of natural resources is best managed through market forces C. Population growth is positive as it increases economic productivity and capacity for economic progress D. Technological innovation can overcome problems of population growth

B C D

The Global Compact for Safe, Orderly, and Regular Migration (select all that apply, there are one to four possible correct answers): A. Seeks to set binding international law B. Seeks to help mitigate the adverse drivers that fuel migration C. Includes a focus on migrants' integration into new countries D. Looks at the return and reintegration for failed asylum seekers and others who do not have a right to remain E. Lays out guidelines for protecting migrants during the different stages of migration

B C D E

Which of the following are some of the ways through which celebrities can affect human rights (select all that apply, there are one to four possible correct answers)? A. Persuading the UN to force states to change their behaviors B. Founding Human Rights Organizations C. Using their celebrity status to raise awareness D. Acting as UN Goodwill Ambassadors E. Founding Human Rights Organizations Engaging in philantropic behavior by giving money to human rights causes

B C D E

Across the globe, urbanization has been caused by (select all that apply, there are one to four possible correct answers)? A. Economic incentives by More Developed Countries (MDCs) to populate their cities with Less Developed Country (LDC) migrants (because of aging populations) B. Technological developments, "pushing" people off the farm C. Industrialization, "pulling" people into cities D. The outlawing of farming in many Less Developed Country (LDC) rural areas because of socio-cultural impacts E. Environmental decline, such as the overgrazing of land

B C E

Which of the following are correct statements about the world's population (select all that apply, there are one to four possible correct answers)? A. The world's population is expected to decrease by 3 Billion people by 2050 due to climate change, disease, poverty, and war. B. Over the next 30 years, the world's population is projected to increase by between 20% and 50%, or by between 1 Billion and 3.6 Billion people. C. In 2050, India is projected to be the most populous country in the world. D. By 2050, Africa is expected to see the greatest relative loss in population. E. Projections of the world's population in 2050 vary between 8.7 Billion and 10.8 Billion people, depending on the fertility rate.

B C E

What activities are key to successful intervention by UN human rights workers (think about the example of what the OHCHR staff have been doing in Serbia). (Select all that apply, there are one to four possible correct answers.) A. Suing states in the International Court of Justice to ensure that rights are protected B. Encouraging international organizations and local NGOs to put diplomatic and moral pressure on state governments C. Providing legal assistance D. Imposing economic sanctions to punish states for violating human rights E. Working with state government at all levels to ensure that rights are protected F. Making contacts with NGOs to make sure that everyone knows about international human rights standards

B C E F

What are some of the ways in which MNCs can promote human rights (select all that apply, there are one to four possible correct answers)? A. They can build networks that give governments greater abilities to control their populations B. They can use their access to markets around the world as a way of building networks based on real-time data exchanges, allowing the UN faster response time during emergencies C. They can sell the private data of their customers to companies and organizations that want to use the data for political purposes D. Through public private partnerships they can help develop the technology needed for the UN or NGOs to get more data on human rights issues

B D

Which of the following are examples through which technological innovations have been successfully used to promote human rights (select all that apply, there are one to four possible correct answers)? A. When governments used Facebook accounts to prosecute human rights protesters in Germany B. When Egyptian protesters in 2011 used Twitter to publicize videos of police violence C. When Instagram photos were used to imprison those who published information critical of the French government D. When corporations used communication and logistics infrastructure to avoid paying taxes E. When a solar-powered internet network allowed villages in Uganda to get access to crop information and thus to improve their yields and incomes

B E

According to scientists, what is the maximum concentration of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere that the Earth could sustain? A. About 390,000 parts per million B. About 39 parts per million C. About 390 parts per million D. About 3,900 parts per million

C

According to the UN's 2015 projections, the two countries with the largest populations will continue to see population growth, but where ___________ is projected to peak in size at 1.42 billion in 2030, _____________ is projected to soon overtake it, reaching an estimated 1.71 billion by the middle of the 21st century. A. China / Brazil B. United States / Russia C. China / India D. China / United States

C

The Universal Declaration of Human Rights is typically divided into ___________ generations, or categories: A. Four B. One C. Three D. Two

C

The demographic transition model suggests that as societies industrialize and urbanize: A. Fertility rates will play a less important role than death rates B. Populations will grow at a predetermined rate in states with transitioning economies C. Death rates will fall, and when values shift from large to small families, fertility rates will decline D. Birth rates will increase but so will death rates, leading to stable populations

C

Those pointing out that we need to focus on the structural dimensions of social change, argue that: A. Population growth can only be reduced through contraception B. Population growth is not related to economic development C. Population growth, in particular high fertility, is a consequence rather than a cause of slow economic development D. Population growth, when out of control, needs to be counteracted through strict limits on the number of children permissible per family

C

U.S. support for international family planning programs: A. Has trailed only the support of Brazil, given that country's strong concerns about overpopulation B. Has come only through the UNDP, given U.S. distrust of local politicians C. Has shifted with changing administrations, with Republicans barring fertility control programs that include legal access to abortion, and Democrats supporting such programs D. Has been strong and apolitical, given concerns over rising populations and instability

C

What is the name of the idea that argues the international community has a responsibility to intervene in situations where a state fails to protect its population from genocide, crimes against humanity, or war crimes? A. Conditionality and Contingency Planning B. Conditional Sovereignty Doctrine C. Responsibility to Protect D. Human Security in Action

C

When was the Universal Declaration of Human Rights adopted? A. 1992 B. 1945 C. 1948 D. 1966

C

Which of the following is NOT one of the explanations given by the UN Secretary-General for why people with disabilities are among the hardest hit by COVID-19? A. If people with disabilities contract COVID-19, many are more likely to develop severe health conditions which may result in death B. They can have a lack of access to public health information C. They have well-resourced support networks D. They face significant barriers to implement basic hygiene measures

C

While NGOs do not have official membership status at the UN, they do have important influence through their close cooperation with _______________: A. The Security Council B. The Trusteeship Council C. The Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) D. The World Bank

C

What are reasons why the U.S. didn't ratify the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights (ICCPR) until long after the treaty had gone into effect (select all that apply, there may be one to four possible correct answers)? A. The U.S. does not recognize the concept of negative rights B. President Carter opposed the idea of an international treaty C. The U.S. was reluctant to expose itself to international criticism D. The U.S. had concerns that ratifying the treaty could erode its national sovereignty

C D

Which of the following are examples brought up by the U.S. State Department Report on the kinds of human rights violations found in specific countries (select all that apply, there are one to four possible correct answers)? A. Use of the death penalty as punishment for minor crimes B. Stopping people from exercising their second generation rights C. Indiscriminate attacks on civilians and hospitals D. Use of torture and rape as weapons of war

C D

Why have emissions levels been falling during the COVID-19 shutdown (select all that apply; there may be one to four possible correct answers)? A. Because the international community switched all countries' energy use from majority fossil-fuel dependent to relying by more than 75% on solar power B. Because the UN created a binding treaty forcing every state to cut its greenhouse emissions in half C. Lockdowns have resulted in less travel (which is responsible for 25% of carbon emissions) D. Many factories and business the world over have had to close and carbon emissions have fallen as a consequence (nearly 20% of greenhouse gas emissions come from industry)

C D

What are some of the examples through which globalization challenges state sovereignty (select all that apply, there are one to four possible correct answers)? A. International organized crime has become so powerful in some places that it controls territory and large segments of a state's population B. A sovereign state has full control over its territory and through its lawmaking capacity exercises authority over its population C. MNCs can more easily move across borders and escape regulation by governments D. Technology has made it possible to put pressure on a state by facilitating communication that goes around government restrictions E. International financial institutions can grant or withhold resources and overrule the decisions of states

C D E

Which of the following countries are particularly highlighted by the UN High Commissioner for their egregious human rights violations (select all that apply, there are one to four possible correct answers)? A. Iraq B. Afghanistan C. Yemen D. The United States E. Syria

C E

According to the UN Population Division's 2015 analyses, what is the medium variant projection for the world's population by 2050: A. 25.2 billion by 2050 B. 10.8 billion by 2050 C. 5 billion by 2050 D. 9.7 billion people by 2050

D

How many unaccompanied minors entered the U.S. during the 2014 crisis? A. 10,000-20,000 B. 120,000-150,000 C. Roughly 900,000 D. 60,000-80,000

D

In what conflict in 2011 did the UN invoke the principle of R2P (Responsibility to Protect) as justification for military intervention? A. Syria B. Iraq C. Afghanistan D. Libya

D

Sovereignty assumes: A. That other countries provide financial assistance in times of economic stress B. That IGOs such as the UN provide financial assistance in times of economic stress C. That other actors, such as MNCs, can participate in the decision-making of the government D. That countries are self-governing, have territorial integrity, and self-determination

D

The analyst points to a 15-year, $10 billion U.S. effort in which country as a model for what's needed in Central America? A. Venezuela B. Ecuador C. Mexico D. Colombia

D

The hypothetical example used to explain why groups of individuals might overexploit shared environmental resources even when they know that it could be against their long-term interests is known as: A. Resource exploitation B. Privatization C. The "collective action" model D. The Tragedy of the Commons

D

The moderator interviews an 11-year old boy who fled to the U.S. by himself because of the extreme drug-gang violence in his country. What country was this boy from? A.Costa Rica B. El Salvador C. Panama D. Honduras

D

Universalism is represented by the idea that: A. Human rights have been agreed upon by everyone and are no longer contested B. Human rights are judged against a local culture C. Human rights are determined by nations or their government and not by some collective body D. Human rights are accorded to everyone regardless of citizenship or status

D

What is the difference between a treaty and a declaration? A. A declaration is a legally binding instrument whereas a treaty is a statement of principles B. A treaty and a declaration are functionally the same C. A treaty and a declaration are both legally unenforceable statements of principle D. A treaty is a legally binding instrument whereas a declaration is a statement of principles

D

When is international Human Rights Day and why? A. September 15, because that is the International Day of Democracy B. January 27, because that is when the UN remembers the victims of the Holocaust C. March 8, because that is International Women's Day D. December 10, because that is when, in 1948, the UDHR was adopted

D

Which UN organ can authorize military action to enforce human rights? A. The Secretariat B. The General Assembly C. The International Court of Justice D. The Security Council

D

Which generation of human rights includes freedom of speech and assembly? A. Fourth B. Fifth C. Second D. First

D

Which of the following is an example of second-generation rights? A. Everyone has the right to be presumed innocent until proved guilty according to law B. No one shall be subjected to arbitrary arrest, detention or exile C. Everyone has the right to a nationality D. Everyone, without any discrimination, has the right to equal pay for equal work

D

Which writer first proposed a negative relationship between human population growth and the supply of food and other resources? A. Adam Smith B. Al Gore C. Michael Moore D. Thomas Malthus

D

Which of the following is NOT true about the role of technology in human rights (select all that apply, there are one to four possible correct answers)? A. Technology has made it easier for governments to monitor the activities of those who are critical of government policies B. Technology has contributed to battling preventable diseases like diarrhea by providing more and cheaper access to water filtration C. Technology has contributed to greater knowledge about government behavior because more people can now publicize what they witness D. Technology can't be used for positive and negative purposes at the same time E. Whether people live in developed or underdeveloped countries, technology has benefitted everyone equally

D E

What has been the demographic impact of HIV/AIDS on those countries most highly affected by the disease? A. A decline in life expectancy at birth from 76 to 67 between 1995 and 2005 B. A decline in life expectancy at birth from 48 to 35 between 1995 and 2005 C. A decline in life expectancy at birth from 81 to 75 between 1995 and 2005 D. A decline in life expectancy at birth from 62 to 52 between 1995 and 2005

D.

What do we call the "study of population change and characteristics"?

Demography

The video points to which country as having the highest homicide rates in the world? A. Costa Rica B. Guatemala C. Nicaragua D. Panama E. El Salvador

E

At the beginning of the 19th century

Improved food production and distribution Reduced mortality rates

What do we mean by the term "replacement fertility"?

It is the rate at which one generation of parents is replacing itself in the next generation

When looking at Niger's population pyramid, which of the following are correct statements (select all that apply, there are one to four possible correct answers)?

Niger has a youthful population More than 35% of Niger's population are under 10 years of age

Which of the following are correct statements about fertility rates (select all that apply, there are one to four possible correct answers)?

The fertility rate for the world as a whole is about 2.51 births per woman The total fertility rate measures the average number of births per woman of childbearing age The fertility rate is a strong indicators of overall population growth The fertility rate in more developed countries is below replacement and stands at about 1.67 per woman