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International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights

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When was the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights adopted?

  1. 1966

  2. 1976

  3. 1986

  4. 1996

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights was adopted by the United Nations General Assembly on December 16, 1966.

How many articles does the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights contain?

  1. 30

  2. 40

  3. 50

  4. 60

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Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights contains 50 articles.

Which of the following is not a right guaranteed by the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights?

  1. The right to life

  2. The right to freedom of expression

  3. The right to freedom of assembly

  4. The right to own slaves

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights does not guarantee the right to own slaves.

Which of the following countries has not ratified the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights?

  1. United States

  2. China

  3. Russia

  4. Canada

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The United States has not ratified the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights.

The International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights is a legally binding treaty. True or False?

  1. True

  2. False

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights is a legally binding treaty for the countries that have ratified it.

Which of the following is not a reporting requirement under the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights?

  1. States parties must submit regular reports on their implementation of the Covenant

  2. States parties must submit reports on their implementation of the Covenant every five years

  3. States parties must submit reports on their implementation of the Covenant every ten years

  4. States parties must submit reports on their implementation of the Covenant every fifteen years

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

States parties must submit reports on their implementation of the Covenant every five years.

The International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights has been amended several times. True or False?

  1. True

  2. False

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Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights has not been amended.

Which of the following is not a body established under the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights?

  1. The Human Rights Committee

  2. The Committee on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights

  3. The Committee on the Elimination of Racial Discrimination

  4. The Committee on the Elimination of Discrimination against Women

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Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The Committee on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights is not a body established under the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights.

The Human Rights Committee is composed of how many members?

  1. 18

  2. 24

  3. 30

  4. 36

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Human Rights Committee is composed of 18 members.

The Human Rights Committee meets how often?

  1. Once a year

  2. Twice a year

  3. Three times a year

  4. Four times a year

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Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The Human Rights Committee meets three times a year.

The Human Rights Committee can receive complaints from individuals who claim that their rights under the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights have been violated. True or False?

  1. True

  2. False

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Human Rights Committee can receive complaints from individuals who claim that their rights under the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights have been violated.

The Human Rights Committee can make recommendations to states parties on how to improve their implementation of the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights. True or False?

  1. True

  2. False

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Human Rights Committee can make recommendations to states parties on how to improve their implementation of the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights.

The International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights has been a significant influence on the development of human rights law around the world. True or False?

  1. True

  2. False

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights has been a significant influence on the development of human rights law around the world.

The International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights is one of the most important human rights treaties in the world. True or False?

  1. True

  2. False

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights is one of the most important human rights treaties in the world.

The International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights is a living document that is constantly being interpreted and reinterpreted. True or False?

  1. True

  2. False

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights is a living document that is constantly being interpreted and reinterpreted.

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