What is the Universal Declaration of Human Rights based on?
Understanding Human Rights

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Social Studies
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9th Grade
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Hard
Chris Bond
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
The principle that human rights can be revoked
The principle that all human beings are born free and equal in dignity and rights
The principle that some rights are more important than others
The principle that human rights are privileges
Answer explanation
The Universal Declaration of Human Rights is based on the principle that all human beings are born free and equal in dignity and rights, emphasizing the inherent equality and worth of every individual.
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which document lays the basis for modern international human rights law?
The Magna Carta
The Geneva Convention
The Universal Declaration of Human Rights
The Bill of Rights
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is a criticism of the universality of human rights?
They are heavily guided by a small number of mostly Western nations
They are enforced too strictly
They are too inclusive of all cultures
They are too focused on socio-political rights
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is a limitation of the UDHR?
It is a hard law with strict enforcement
It has no influence on international standards
It can force states to change policies
It is a declaration, not a hard law
Answer explanation
The correct choice is that the UDHR is a declaration, not a hard law. This means it lacks binding legal force, limiting its ability to enforce compliance or compel states to change their policies. Just like the image that was linked to this question - the UDHR is kind of like a Paper Lion.
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What does the European Convention on Human Rights establish?
A court with binding decisions for member states
A non-binding advisory committee
A council for economic development
A set of guidelines with no enforcement
Answer explanation
The European Convention on Human Rights establishes a court, the European Court of Human Rights, which has binding decisions that member states must follow, ensuring the protection of human rights across Europe. It was signed in Rome in 1950 and came into force in 1953. The ECHR was created in response to World War II to ensure that governments would not abuse people's rights.
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