What are human rights?

What is the main idea behind human rights?

• They are based on a person's nationality

• They are privileges granted by governments

• They are inalienable and universal

• They are only applicable in Western nations

When was the Universal Declaration of Human Rights adopted?

• 1948

• 1950

• 1960

• 1945

Who chaired the international committee that wrote the Universal Declaration of Human Rights?

• Winston Churchill

• Mahatma Gandhi

• Nelson Mandela

• Eleanor Roosevelt

What is one of the purposes of the United Nations according to the text?

• To discriminate based on nationality

• To reaffirm faith in fundamental human rights

• To promote war

• To establish dictatorships

What does the Universal Declaration of Human Rights list?

• 20 articles

• 30 articles

• 50 articles

• 40 articles

Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a basic human right in the text?

• Freedom from torture

• Right to education

• Right to own a car

• Freedom of expression

What is a criticism mentioned in the text regarding human rights?

• They are biased in favor of sociopolitical rights

• They are universally enforced

• They are not guided by Western nations

• They are easily protected by the UN

Which international human rights instrument establishes a court for member countries to bring cases?

• European Convention on Human Rights

• African Union Charter

• Universal Declaration of Human Rights

• ASEAN Human Rights Declaration

What is a challenge mentioned in the text regarding enforcing human rights?

• Critics universally agree on human rights

• Mechanisms to address violations are weak

• The UDHR is a hard law

• States can easily change policies

What is emphasized in the text regarding human rights laws?

• They are static and unchanging

• They have no positive impact

• They are only applicable in Western nations

• They set international standards