TEST 3
When was the Universal Declaration of Human Rights adopted? 1948 1966 1945 1992
1948
The U.S. President Jimmy Carter signed the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights in 1977. When did the US ratify the treaty? 1998 1980 1977 1992
1992
At which of the following conferences was the UN's Environment Program (UNEP) created? A. 1972 Stockholm Conference B. 1992 Rio Summit C. 2012 Rio+20 D. 2002 World Earth Summit on Sustainable Development
A
By how much has the Earth's average temperature risen since 1900? By 1.6 degrees Fahrenheit By 1.6 degrees Celsius By 16 degrees Fahrenheit By 16 degrees Celsius
A
Carbon dioxide represents the highest percentage of total greenhouse gases. It accounts for roughly ________ of all greenhouse gases. 50% 25% 10% 90%
A
Certain gases in the atmosphere - water vapor, carbon dioxide, methane and nitrous oxide - can trap solar radiation and cause the atmosphere to warm. These are called: Greenhouse gases Ozone gases Solar gases Climate change gases
A
How many countries opposed the UDHR in 1948? A. 0 B. 25 C. 5 D. 8
A
In 2015, the UN's ___________________ expired and were replaced by the ____________________. A. Millennium Development Goals / Sustainable Development Goals B. Millennium Development Goals / Green Economy and Poverty Eradication Goals C. Millennium Sustainability Goals / Goals for a Sustainable Millennium D. Sustainable Development Goals / Millennium Development Goals
A
The 2016 Paris Agreement, focused on renewed efforts to set emissions reduction targets to be met by both developing and developed countries, was signed by __________ states. 195 100 50 150
A
The Brundtland Commission's 1987 report "Our Common Future" argued that: A. Poverty eradication is a necessary requirement for environmentally sustainable development B. Without sustainable development, there can be no economic growth C. Democracy is the necessary precursor to sustainable development D. Environmental protection needs to be pursued regardless of the economic costs involved
A
The role of women in population control: A. Has been seen as central because women's empowerment tends to lead to smaller but healthier families B. Has seen little attention in the Millennium or Sustainable Development Goals given these goals focus on rapid industrialization C. Has been downplayed at the international level because women lack political empowerment D. Has been seen as secondary to the role of men
A
What action did the UN take in 2015 to push for greater environmental stewardship in its development agenda? A. It adopted the Sustainable Development Goals B. It adopted the Framework Convention on Climate Change C. It adopted the Millennium Development Goals D. It adopted the findings from the Brundtland Commission
A
When did the first World Climate Conference in Geneva take place? 1979 1997 1992 2015
A
Which country accepts the largest total number of immigrants worldwide? A. The United States B. Germany C. Canada D. Brazil E. Russia
A
Which country has been known for its "one child policy"? A. China B. Netherlands C. Nigeria D. India E. Japan
A
Which of the following is evidence refuting the idea that warmer temperatures are simply natural fluctuations in the Earth's temperature and not related to human behavior? 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 Scientists have shown that increasing levels of carbon dioxide could impact our climate Scientists generally agree that the Earth can only sustain an atmospheric concentration of carbon of about 390 parts per million Scientists have argued that the increase in temperature in the twentieth century is likely to have been the largest in any century during the past 1000 years
A
The concept of Responsibility to Protect (R2P), developed by the UN, shows the growing importance of human rights by (select all that apply, there are one to four possible correct answers): A. Putting forward the idea that states have the responsibility to intervene in situations where a state fails to protect its population from e.g. genocide, crimes against humanity or war crimes B. Stressing that states have the responsibility to protect their populations from e.g. genocide, crimes against humanity or war crimes C. Maintaining that human rights are the responsibility of the UN Security Council D. Arguing that states have a responsibility to let the UN take over all their state functions
AB
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)? 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 Through public private partnerships they can help develop the technology needed for the UN or NGOs to get more data on human rights issues They can build networks that give governments greater abilities to control their populations They can use their relationship with the UN and other organizations as a way of increasing their market share and thus their profits
AB
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 Egyptian protesters in 2011 used Twitter to publicize videos of police violence B. When a solar-powered Internet network allows villages in Uganda to get access to crop information and thus to improve their yields and incomes C. When Instagram photos can be used to jeopardize the lives of those who release information on governments criminal behavior D. When governments can use Facebook accounts to find information to pursue human rights protesters
AB
Which of the following were the key outcomes of the Johannesburg Summit in 2002 (select all that apply, there are one to four possible correct answers)? A. An implementation plan detailing a comprehensive program of action with quantifiable goals and targets B. Nearly 300 voluntary partnerships made up of private sector and civil society groups to support sustainable development C. A pledge by the world's leaders to commit fully to the goal of sustainable development D. A new binding treaty detailing new targets for how to reach sustainable development goals
ABC
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. MNCs can more easily move across borders and escape regulation by governments C. International financial institutions can grant or withhold resources and overrule the decisions of states D. Technology has made it possible for populations beyond a state's borders to put pressure on states by facilitating communication that can go around a government's restrictions
ABCD
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 helps formulate international human rights standards through treaties and declarations B. The UN helps implement human rights through economic development C. The UN promotes knowledge and public support through educating publics about human rights D. The UN helps implement human rights through enforcement activities such as peacekeeping
ABCD
Which of the following are listed as part of the MDGs (select all that apply, there are one to four possible correct answers)? A. Promote gender equality and women's empowerment B. Ensure environmental sustainability C. Halve extreme poverty and hunger D. Develop a global partnership for development
ABCD
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. Engaging in philanthropic behavior by giving money to human rights causes B. Founding Human Rights Organizations C. Using their celebrity status to raise awareness D. Acting as UN Goodwill Ambassadors
ABCD
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. The "feminization" of migration, as women are an increasing part of workforces B. The increasing politicization of migration C. Ongoing changes in where people go and where they come from D. The lack of interest in migration into China and South Korea because of their repressive political systems E. The involvement of an increasing number of countries, both as sending and receiving states F. The importance of the United States as the only country where people want to end up
ABCE
Cultural relativism is based on the notion that (select all that apply, there are one to four possible correct answers): A. The final authority in determining what is right for a citizenry lies with the people or their government B. All individuals possess the rights found in the UDHR regardless of citizenship or status C. Local traditions trump the rights in the UDHR D. When individuals are physically harmed by a cultural practice, the practice must be immediately stopped
AC
Which of the following are points of criticism made against the SDGs (select all that apply, there are one to four possible correct answers)? A. The SDGs are internally inconsistent because they don't acknowledge that global poverty and ecological decline are tied to extreme wealth and overconsumption B. There are too few goals and targets for them to be effective C. There are too many goals and targets for them to be effective D. The SDGs ignore the importance of environmental health
AC
he Paris Agreement was successful in as much as it built on commitments to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by, amongst others, both the United States and China. However, it has been criticized for (select all that apply, there are one to four possible correct answers): Lacking mandatory cuts in emissions Requiring all states to pledge future reductions in carbon emissions Having cuts that don't go deep enough Focusing on an agreement that was mindful of the 2-degree Celsius threshold
AC
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)? The number of record-high temperature events in the U.S. has been increasing since the 1950s Spring snow cover in the Northern Hemisphere has increased and snow is melting later in the season Global sea level rose by about (17 centimeters) 6.7 inches in the past century The extent and thickness of the Arctic sea has declined rapidly over the past decades
ACD
Sustainable development has been defined as (select all that apply, there are one to four possible correct answers): A. Sound environmental planning without sacrificing economic and social improvements B. Economic planning that protects the well-being of human populations even if it harms the environment C. Development that improves the quality of human life while living within the carrying capacity of supporting ecosystems D. Development that protects the less developed world from the ravages of over-consumption in the developed world E. Development that meets the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs
ACE
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 focuses too much on the impact of cultural beliefs and gender roles to explain changes in population growth D. The model focuses too much on the postponement of marriage and not enough on structural dimensions of social change
B
Geoengineering is the planned manipulation of Earth's climate to counteract the effects of global warming. Geoengineering can be divided into two main categories: Cloud manipulation and solar manipulation Carbon dioxide removal and solar radiation management Ocean chemistry manipulation and planting more vegetation Ozone layer repair and spraying sulfate particles into the upper atmosphere
B
How much of the global electricity supply comes from alternative energy sources? 60% 20% 5% 50%
B
In what conflict in 2011 did the UN invoke the principle of R2P (Responsibility to Protect) as justification for military intervention? A. Mali B. Libya C. Syria D. Iraq
B
The International Criminal Court (ICC): Gives advisory opinions to UN bodies or specialized agencies Can try cases involving crimes against humanity, war crimes, and genocide Is a temporary court dealing only with one state at a time Can hear cases involving two or more states
B
The demographic transition model suggests that as societies industrialize and urbanize: A. Fertility rates will play a less important role than death rates B. Death rates will fall, and when values shift from large to small families, fertility rates will decline C. Populations will grow at a predetermined rate in states with transitioning economies D. The decline in fertility rate occurs at the same time as the decline in the mortality rate
B
The difference between a negative and a positive obligation imposed on states by human rights rests on ______________________: A. How a government defines its sovereignty B. How much action a government needs to take to ensure that rights are protected C. Whether or not the state has signed and ratified human rights treaties D. Whether or not the consequences of human rights are negative or positive for the state
B
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: Resource exploitation The Tragedy of the Commons The "Not in my backyard" (NIMBY) model Privatization
B
What apparent tension is part of the concept of sustainable development? A. The tension between a population's health and the health of its government B. The tension between economic health, social health, and ecological health C. The tension between financial markets and shareholder profits D. The tension between environmental health, cultural health, and physical health
B
What do we call the "study of population change and characteristics"? A. Population focus B. Demography C. Statistics D. Population growth
B
What does "UN MDGs" stand for? United Nations Multiple Development Goals United Nations Millennium Development Goals United Nations Multiple Development Grants United Nations Millennium Development Grants
B
What was the biggest limitation of the Copenhagen Accord (2009) which included provisions for limiting the average rise in global temperatures to 2 degree Celsius and a commitment by the developed nations to generate $100 billion in additional resources to aid developing countries? It did not address emissions reductions It was not legally binding It set the emissions targets to zero It was too far-reaching in its emission targets
B
When did the world's population reach one billion people? A. At the beginning of the 20th century B. At the beginning of the 19th century C. At the beginning of the 17th century D. At the beginning of the 21st century
B
Which of the following countries is the leader in renewable energy investment? U.S. China Germany India
B
Which of the following environmental conferences first combined scientific issues with broader political, social, and economic issues? A. 1992 Rio Summit B. 1972 Stockholm Conference C. 2012 Rio+20 D. 2002 World Earth Summit on Sustainable Development
B
Which of the following is NOT true about the role of technology in human rights? A. Technology has contributed to battling preventable diseases like diarrhea by providing more and cheaper access to water filtration B. Whether people live in developed or underdeveloped countries, technology has benefitted everyone equally C. Technological advances make communication easier and thus help in raising awareness about human rights issues D. Technology has contributed to greater knowledge about government behavior because more people can now publicize what they witness
B
While NGOs do not have official membership status at the UN, they do have important influence through their close cooperation with _______________: A. The Trusteeship Council B. The Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) C. The Security Council D. The World Bank
B
While negotiated independently of the 1992 Earth Summit, what legally-binding treaties are also associated with the conference in Rio de Janeiro? A. International Covenant on Political and Civil Rights and the International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights B. The United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change and the Convention on Biological Diversity C. The Montreal Protocol on Substances that Deplete the Ozone Layer and the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea D. The International Tropical Timber Agreement and Antarctic Treaty
B
"Brain Drain" is (select all that apply, there are one to four possible correct answers): A. The sale of brains by poor people in LDCs to rich people in MDCs B. The loss of highly skilled persons, mostly from developing countries, as they migrate to, most often, developed countries C. Sometimes not entirely negative, as those who emigrate can sometimes return home with new skills or capital 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
BC
At 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)? Haiti Yugoslavia Rwanda Afghanistan
BC
What are reasons for why in 2000 the UN General Assembly adopted the MDGs (select all that apply, there are one to four possible correct answers)? A. The United Nations recognized that earlier thinking on sustainable development had become outdated B. A growing recognition that the world was failing to reach most of the goals set out in Agenda 21 C. Official development assistance from industrialized countries had declined since the 1992 Rio Summit D. The General Assembly declared that most of the goals in Agenda 21 had been reached and that the new millennium needed new ideas
BC
What is the main critique that developing states levy against industrial states over global environmental issues (select all that apply, there are one to four possible correct answers)? A. That the South is not affected by global environmental problems and therefore does not need to contribute to solving the problems B. That the average person in an industrialized country accounts for significantly more resource consumption than someone in a poorer country C. That the long history of the North's industrialization processes has been the greatest contributor to global environmental problems D. That the higher number of people living in the industrialized countries are responsible for all our current global environmental problems
BC
Across the globe, urbanization has been caused by (select all that apply, there are one to four possible correct answers)? A. The outlawing of farming in many Less Developed Country (LDC) rural areas because of socio-cultural impacts B. Industrialization, "pulling" people into cities C. Technological developments, "pushing" people off the farm D. Environmental decline, such as the overgrazing of land E. Economic incentives by More Developed Countries (MDCs) to populate their cities with Less Developed Country (LDC) migrants (because of aging populations)
BCD
Which of the following are alternative energy sources (select all that apply, there are one to four possible correct answers)? Coal Hydroelectricity Wind power Biomass
BCD
One of the key outcomes of Rio+20 was a focus on building a green economy. A green economy is an economy that (select all that apply, there are one to four possible correct answers): A. Is resource-intensive with a high carbon footprint B. Improves human well-being and social equity while reducing environmental risks C. Increases a return of investment regardless of environmental impact D. Is low-carbon, resource-efficient, and socially inclusive
BD
What are some of the reasons for why the world's population drastically increased over the past 70 years (select all that apply, there are one to four possible correct answers)? A. Higher fertility rates B. Improved food production and distribution C. Greater number of refugees D. Reduced mortality rates E. Major public health advances
BDE
What can we say about trends in global population growth (select all that apply, there are one to four possible correct answers)? A. Women in developed regions of the world have higher fertility rates than women in less developed regions B. Fertility rates in the least developed countries are declining but still very high C. The slowest population growth can be found in Africa D. More than 80% of the world's population is located in the less-developed world E. The world's population continues to grow but the rate of population growth is decreasing
BDE
First-generation rights are influenced by the philosophical tradition of ________________, whereas second-generation rights are influenced by the philosophical tradition of ________________: A. Capitalism / libertarianism B. Social democracy / authoritarianism C. Liberalism / socialism D. Socialism / liberalism
C
For how long has scientific research on carbon dioxide been conducted? For about 50 years For about 500 years For about 150 years For about 1000 years
C
How is a country's population size determined? A. P= (+) fertility rate (+) births (-) stationary population B. P= (+) births (-) deaths C. P= (+) births (-) deaths (+) in-migration (-) out-migration D. P= (+) young people (-) old people
C
The International Criminal Court (ICC) is located: A. In Johannesburg B. In New York C. In The Hague D. In Geneva
C
Those pointing out that we need to focus on the structural dimensions of social change, argue that: A. Population growth can be managed through industrialization alone B. Population growth can only be reduced through contraception C. Population growth, in particular high fertility, is a consequence rather than a cause of slow economic development D. Population growth is not related to economic development
C
U.S. support for international family planning programs: A. Has been strong and apolitical, given concerns over rising populations and instability B. Has trailed only the support of Brazil, given that country's strong concerns about overpopulation 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 come only through the UNDP, given U.S. distrust of local politicians
C
What change in thinking is linked to Agenda 21? A consensus on the need to prioritize poverty reduction before tackling environmental decline A growing recognition that developing countries should cut down on their wasteful consumption patterns and that developed countries should integrate the environment into their development policies A growing recognition that developing countries should integrate the environment into their development policies and that developed countries should cut down on their wasteful consumption patterns A consensus on the need to protect whales and dolphins from aggressive fishing practices
C
What countries will continue to hold the largest share of the world's population? A. Countries in Europe B. Countries in Africa C. Countries in Asia D. Countries in North America
C
What is replacement fertility? A. Approximately 3.1 births per woman B. Approximately 4.2 births per woman C. Approximately 2.1 births per woman D. Approximately 1.2 births per woman
C
What is the UN organ that authorizes actions necessary to militarily enforce human rights? A. The UN B. The General Assembly C. The Security Council D. The International Court of Justice
C
Which of the following statements is true concerning urbanization? A. Less than 20% of the world is urbanized B. None of the largest cities worldwide is in a Less Developed Countries (LDC) C. More Developed Countries (MDCs) are more urbanized than Less Developed Countries (LDCs) D. Less Developed Countries (LDCs) are more urbanized than More Developed Countries (MDCs) E. Across the globe, urbanization is slowing rapidly and many people are moving back to rural areas
C
While the MDGs included 8 goals and 21 targets, the SDGs include: A. 5 goals and 20 targets B. 206 goals and 1205 targets C. 17 goals and 169 targets D. 8 goals and 52 targets
C
Who was responsible for crafting the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)? A. The United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) B. UN experts under the guidance of the UN Secretary-General C. Governments working together in the Open Working Group on Sustainable Development D. NGOs charged with environmental protection
C
In his 1798 publication, Thomas Malthus argued that (select all that apply, there are one to four possible correct answers): A. Contraceptives are the most effective way of halting population growth B. Technology and market forces can solve population growth problems through increased productivity and economic progress C. The "positive checks" of famine, war, and epidemics would bring populations back under control D. The human desire to reproduce would lead to starvation, poverty and human misery
CD
The following factors explain how globalization has helped in promoting human rights (select all that apply, there are one to four possible correct answers): A. Terrorist organizations can more easily target weak states and terrorize populations B. Economically strong MNCs have the ability to avoid social, economic or environmental demands of weaker host countries C. Due to advances in technology and gains in literacy and education, more people know about human rights D. Social media platforms allow people to organize even when governments try to limit free speech and assembly
CD
Which of the following are human rights NGOs (select all that apply, there are one to four possible correct answers)? World Wildlife Fund UNICEF Human Rights Watch Amnesty International
CD
How much of the U.S.' electricity supply is generated by alternative energy sources? About 30% About 75% About 50% About 15%
D
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. 890,000 B. 1.6 billion C. 5 million D. 55 million
D
In general: A. Less Developed Countries (LDCs) and More Developed Countries (MDCs) have sought to reduce population growth in their countries B. Population growth globally has slowed to the point that there are no longer international efforts which impact population growth C. Many More Developed Countries (MDCs) have enacted policies to reduce population growth, while many Less Developed Countries (LDCs) have enacted policies to increase population growth D. Many Less Developed Countries (LDCs) have enacted policies to reduce population growth, while many More Developed Countries (MDCs) have enacted policies to increase population growth
D
Sovereignty assumes: A. That other countries can participate in the decision-making of the government B. That other countries provide financial assistance in times of economic stress C. That countries require the assistance of IGOs before engaging in negotiations with other states D. That countries are self-governing, that they have territorial integrity, self-determination and are free from external pressures
D
Sustainable development involves: A. Constructing larger buildings using stronger design and materials B. Searching for more deposits of fossil fuels to accommodate current demands C. Developing better transportation by building more roads D. Reducing consumption, increasing efficiency and using renewable energies
D
The 1997 agreement that contains legally binding emission targets for key greenhouse gases, especially carbon dioxide, methane, and nitrous oxide, is: The Montreal Protocol The Copenhagen Accord The Paris Accords The Kyoto Protocol
D
The majority of the world's refugees and internally displaced people are: A. Men, as women and children get left behind B. Very well fed, even if living in camps, because of the efforts of NGOs and the UNHCR C. Latin American (mostly Mexican) D. Women and children
D
The medium estimation for the world's population has it increasing to what level by 2050? A. 5 billion by 2050 B. 21 billion by 2050 C. 25.2 billion by 2050 D. 9.7 billion people by 2050
D
The practice by countries that reduce their emissions below their allotted level to sell their "unused emissions" is called: CO2 bartering "Profit through emissions reduction" system Greenhouse gas trade off Emissions trading
D
The tension over sustainable development can be stated as: A. Whether or not humans can solve this problem B. Whether we should focus on market forces to provide for higher standards of living the world over C. Whether sustainable development is a useful concept D.Whether the focus should be on environmental conservation of living and nonliving resources or on enhancing economic growth and development
D
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. United States / Russia B. India / Brazil C. China / United States D. China / India
D
The world's population is currently at about: A. 3 billion people B. 15 billion people C. 230 billion people D. 7.6 billion people
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 unenforceable statements of principle D. A treaty is a legally binding instrument whereas a declaration is a statement of principles
D
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. About 30% / about 70% B. 40% / 60% C. 10% / 90% D. Less than 20% / more than 80%
D
Where do you find the majority of countries identified as the most severely impacted by HIV/AIDS? A. Latin America and the Caribbean B. Asia C. Europe and North America D. Africa
D
Where first-generation rights are often associated with the rights of the ________________ people, second and third-generation rights reflect the needs of ________________ people. A. Most / a few B. Groups of / individual C. Some / all D. Individual / groups of
D
Where second-generation rights require a proactive government to take action on behalf of its citizens, third-generation rights require ________________: A. The undoing of prior acts B. Decolonization C. No action D. International cooperation
D
Which of the following international documents first mentions human rights? A. The Convention on the Prevention and Punishment of Genocide B. The Universal Declaration of Human Rights C. The International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights D. The Preamble to the UN Charter
D
Which of the following is an example of second-generation rights? A. No one shall be subjected to torture or to cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment or punishment 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. Michael Moore C. Al Gore D. Thomas Malthus
D
Why was the Kyoto Protocol not effective? Because China did not ratify it until 2002 Because it set out non-binding emissions reduction targets for greenhouse gases Because Australia did not ratify it until 2007 Because the U.S. never ratified it
D
Which of the following is a first-generation right? Everyone has the right to freedom of thought, conscience and religion Everyone has the right to work Everyone has the right to education Everyone has the right to rest and leisure
Everyone has the right to freedom of thought, conscience and religion
What is the name of the key human rights document of the post-WWII era? The Universal Declaration of Human Rights The Global Magna Charta The International Treaty of Human Rights Global Treaty on Human Rights
The Unviersal Declaration of Human Rights
First-generation rights are also known as negative rights because: There are more than one generation of rights and focusing on only one generation is too limited There is a negative relationship between states and human rights They are supposed to protect people's rights so that their lives don't become negative They prohibit certain government action and are therefore based on the absence of government interference
The prohibit certain government action and are therefore based on the absence of government interference
Which generation of human rights includes freedom of speech and assembly? Second Third First Fourth
first
Universalism is represented by the idea that: A. Human rights are judged against a local culture B. Human rights are accorded to everyone regardless of citizenship or status C. Human rights have been agreed upon by everyone and are no longer contested D. Human rights are determined by nations or their government and not by some collective body
human rights are accorded to everyone regardless of citizenship or status
The Universal Declaration of Human Rights is typically divided into ___________ generations, or categories: One Four Three Two
three
