The UN and the UDHR

The UN was formed after which war?

• WWI

• Vietnam War

• WWII

• Frontier Wars

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When was the Universal Declaration of Human Rights adopted by the UN?

• 1945

• 1948

• 1969

• 1946

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True or false: the Universal Declaration of Human Rights guarantees the right to remain silent?

• True

• False

True or false: The Universal Declaration of Human Rights guarantees the right to be presumed innocent until proven guilty?

• True

• False

Is the UDHR legally binding in the United States?

• Yes

• No

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Is the UDHR legally binding in Australia?

• Yes

• No

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What is the name for the part of the law that comes from custom and judges' previous judgments?

• Custom law

• Common law

• Torts

• The Castle (1997)

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What is a constitution?

• An Act of Parliament

• A document describing the purpose of an organisation

• A list of rights that are legally enforceable

• A set of rules by which a country is run

The Victorian Charter of Human Rights and Responsibilities is...

• An Act of Parliament

• A bill of rights

• A declaration that is not legally enforceable

• Part of the Crimes Act 1958

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True or false: Australia has a constitution?

• True

• False