Human Rights

Which of the following characteristics of human rights refers to the inability to give rights up.

• Inherent

• Universal

• Indivisible

• Inalienable

The right to freedom of thought, conscience, and religion comes under which category of human rights?

• Cultural, social and economic rights

• Collective rights

• Civil and political rights

• Third generation rights

TRUE OR FALSE: Universal suffrage refers to the right of all adults to vote in government elections.

• TRUE

• FALSE

Which of the following two reasons demonstrates why non-government organizations are important in promoting human rights?

• They hold the international courts accountable

• They enforce sanctions on human rights violations

• They provide independent information to official human rights organizations

• They raise public awareness

Which of the following is a reason why international laws are sometimes ineffective when protecting human rights?

• International laws are considered 'hard' law

• They raise awareness

• There are too many violations globally

• Not all countries are party to human rights treaties

Two nation-states both agree to settle an international dispute using an international court. Which court would these countries use

• The ICC

• The Supreme Court

• The ICJ

• The United Nations

The ability for a nation-state to govern activity within its borders without external interference refers to ________

Human rights are best protected in Australia when they are

• subject to media attention.

• incorporated into legislation

• incorporated into the common law.

• supported by non-government organisations.

Can the High Court of Australia establish enforceable human rights?

• Yes. Constitutional interpretation permits this.

• Yes. The Constitution expressly authorises this.

• No. The division of powers does not allow this

• No. The separation of powers does not permit this

The International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights is an example of which of the following?

• A statute

• A treaty

• Common law

• Customary law