LAW part 1

What is the primary focus of human rights?

• Economic development

• Recognition and respect for people's dignity

• Political power

• Cultural heritage

Human rights are described as being:

• Only applicable to certain nationalities

• Inherent to all human beings

• Subject to government approval

• Limited to specific regions

Which of the following is NOT a basis for universal human rights?

• Treaties

• National laws

• Customary international law

• General principles

What does international human rights law require from governments?

• To promote specific religions

• To act in ways that protect human rights

• To enforce economic sanctions

• To prioritize national interests

Which of the following best describes the nature of human rights?

• They are isolated and independent rights.

• They are interrelated, interdependent, and indivisible.

• They apply only to citizens of a country.

• They are optional for governments to enforce.

What are human rights?

• Rights given only to citizens of a country

• Rights inherent to all human beings, regardless of various statuses

• Rights that vary by nationality

• Rights limited to specific groups or communities

Which of the following is true about human rights?

• They are only applicable in certain countries.

• They are interrelated, interdependent, and indivisible.

• They can be revoked by governments.

• They differ based on ethnic origin.

How are universal human rights often guaranteed?

• Through verbal agreements

• Through legal expressions such as treaties and international law

• Only by national laws

• Through cultural practices

What obligations do international human rights laws impose on governments?

• To promote only economic rights

• To act or refrain from acts that protect human rights and fundamental freedoms

• To prioritize national interests over individual rights

• To ignore international treaties

Which of the following statuses is NOT mentioned as a basis for discrimination in human rights?

• Nationality

• Colour

• Age

• Religion