Quiz Module 1 HRM

June 7, 2021

1. The principles of universality of human rights means:

A. All humans are endowed with human rights, there are no preconditions.

B. All humans are endowed with human rights if they fulfill their citizen responsibilities.

C. All human are endowed with human rights as long as they respect human rights.

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2. A human rights convention/covenant is legally binding (legally binding means parties must obey the terms written in the convention/ covenant) if:

A. A State party has signed said convention

B. A State party has adopted said convention

C. A state party has ratified said convention

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3. The International Covenant on Civic and Political Rights is more important than the International Covenant on Economic Social and Cultural rights.

A. True

B. False

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4. Universal Declaration of Human Rights is a legally binding document.

A. True

B. True only for those countries who signed and ratified it.

C. False

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5. The obligation of the State to respect human rights means:

A. The State has to make sure people’s rights are realized free from interference by other actors,

B. The State must put in place the institutions and resources necessary for rights to be realized.

C. The State must refrain from taking any action that interferes with the exercise of rights.

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6. Each human rights convention establishes a committee of experts to monitor implementation of the treaty provisions

A. True

B. False

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7. The right to hold opinions without interference and the right to freedom of expression are:

A. Limited rights

B. Absolute rights

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