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Human Rights Law: Fundamental Principles and Concepts

Description: This quiz covers the fundamental principles and concepts of Human Rights Law, including the history, sources, and key concepts of human rights law, as well as the various instruments and mechanisms for protecting and enforcing human rights.
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What is the primary international treaty that sets out the fundamental human rights and freedoms to which all people are entitled?

  1. The Universal Declaration of Human Rights

  2. The International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights

  3. The International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights

  4. The Convention on the Rights of the Child


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR) is the primary international treaty that sets out the fundamental human rights and freedoms to which all people are entitled. It was adopted by the United Nations General Assembly in 1948 and has since been endorsed by all member states.

Which of the following is NOT a fundamental principle of human rights law?

  1. Universality

  2. Indivisibility

  3. Interdependence

  4. Non-discrimination


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Non-discrimination is a fundamental principle of human rights law, but it is not one of the four core principles that are universally recognized. The four core principles are universality, indivisibility, interdependence, and accountability.

What is the term used to describe the idea that human rights are inherent and belong to all people, regardless of their nationality, race, gender, or other characteristics?

  1. Universality

  2. Indivisibility

  3. Interdependence

  4. Non-derogability


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Universality is the term used to describe the idea that human rights are inherent and belong to all people, regardless of their nationality, race, gender, or other characteristics. It is one of the four core principles of human rights law.

Which of the following is NOT a source of human rights law?

  1. Treaties

  2. Customary international law

  3. General principles of law

  4. Judicial decisions


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Judicial decisions are not a source of human rights law. Treaties, customary international law, and general principles of law are all sources of human rights law.

What is the term used to describe the idea that human rights are interconnected and interdependent, and that the enjoyment of one right is often dependent on the enjoyment of other rights?

  1. Universality

  2. Indivisibility

  3. Interdependence

  4. Non-derogability


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Interdependence is the term used to describe the idea that human rights are interconnected and interdependent, and that the enjoyment of one right is often dependent on the enjoyment of other rights. It is one of the four core principles of human rights law.

Which of the following is NOT a mechanism for protecting and enforcing human rights?

  1. International human rights treaties

  2. National human rights institutions

  3. Non-governmental organizations

  4. The United Nations Security Council


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The United Nations Security Council is not a mechanism for protecting and enforcing human rights. International human rights treaties, national human rights institutions, and non-governmental organizations are all mechanisms for protecting and enforcing human rights.

What is the term used to describe the idea that human rights cannot be taken away, even in times of emergency or war?

  1. Universality

  2. Indivisibility

  3. Interdependence

  4. Non-derogability


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Non-derogability is the term used to describe the idea that human rights cannot be taken away, even in times of emergency or war. It is one of the four core principles of human rights law.

Which of the following is NOT a fundamental human right?

  1. The right to life

  2. The right to liberty and security

  3. The right to property

  4. The right to education


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The right to property is not a fundamental human right. The right to life, the right to liberty and security, and the right to education are all fundamental human rights.

What is the term used to describe the idea that human rights are the responsibility of all states, regardless of their political, economic, or social system?

  1. Universality

  2. Indivisibility

  3. Interdependence

  4. State responsibility


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

State responsibility is the term used to describe the idea that human rights are the responsibility of all states, regardless of their political, economic, or social system. It is a fundamental principle of human rights law.

Which of the following is NOT a type of human rights violation?

  1. Genocide

  2. Torture

  3. Discrimination

  4. Poverty


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Poverty is not a type of human rights violation. Genocide, torture, and discrimination are all types of human rights violations.

What is the term used to describe the idea that human rights are the concern of all people, regardless of their nationality, race, gender, or other characteristics?

  1. Universality

  2. Indivisibility

  3. Interdependence

  4. Solidarity


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Universality is the term used to describe the idea that human rights are the concern of all people, regardless of their nationality, race, gender, or other characteristics. It is one of the four core principles of human rights law.

Which of the following is NOT a type of international human rights treaty?

  1. The Universal Declaration of Human Rights

  2. The International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights

  3. The International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights

  4. The Convention on the Rights of the Child


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Universal Declaration of Human Rights is not a type of international human rights treaty. It is a non-binding declaration that sets out the fundamental human rights and freedoms to which all people are entitled.

What is the term used to describe the idea that human rights are essential for human dignity and well-being?

  1. Universality

  2. Indivisibility

  3. Interdependence

  4. Inherent dignity


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Inherent dignity is the term used to describe the idea that human rights are essential for human dignity and well-being. It is a fundamental principle of human rights law.

Which of the following is NOT a fundamental principle of human rights law?

  1. Universality

  2. Indivisibility

  3. Interdependence

  4. Accountability


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Accountability is not a fundamental principle of human rights law. The four core principles of human rights law are universality, indivisibility, interdependence, and non-derogability.

What is the term used to describe the idea that human rights are the concern of all people, regardless of their nationality, race, gender, or other characteristics?

  1. Universality

  2. Indivisibility

  3. Interdependence

  4. Solidarity


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Universality is the term used to describe the idea that human rights are the concern of all people, regardless of their nationality, race, gender, or other characteristics. It is one of the four core principles of human rights law.

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