Question 1

Relativists reject the promotion and enforcement of human rights by the global community because

Accepted Answer

A)  it comes at the expense of national interests. 
B)  it is seen as a form of moral imperialism. 
C)  it is an unwarranted intrusion into the affairs of others. 
D)  it infringes upon the principle of state sovereignty. 
A)  it comes at the expense of national interests. 
B)  it is seen as a form of moral imperialism. 
C)  it is an unwarranted intrusion into the affairs of others. 
D)  it infringes upon the principle of state sovereignty.

Question 2

Human rights are the political rights and civil liberties recognized by the international community as something intrinsic to all individuals regardless of the country they live in.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

About one-fifth of the world today lives in extreme poverty.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

In order to protect indigenous people and curtail the group's quest for independence, states often grant regional political power to indigenous groups.  This is know as _____.

Accepted Answer

A)  ethnocentrism 
B)  self-determination 
C)  devolution 
D)  republicanism 
A)  ethnocentrism 
B)  self-determination 
C)  devolution 
D)  republicanism

Question 5

__________ percent of the population of Peru is composed of indigenous peoples.

Accepted Answer

A)  Forty-eight 
B)  Sixty-two 
C)  Seventy-five 
D)  Thirteen 
A)  Forty-eight 
B)  Sixty-two 
C)  Seventy-five 
D)  Thirteen

Question 6

The three groups for whom respect for human rights remains particularly problematic are

Accepted Answer

A)  Kurds, Jews, and children. 
B)  Children, indigenous peoples, and women. 
C)  Indigenous peoples, Turks, and women. 
D)  Women, Jews, and Tutsi of Rwanda. 
A)  Kurds, Jews, and children. 
B)  Children, indigenous peoples, and women. 
C)  Indigenous peoples, Turks, and women. 
D)  Women, Jews, and Tutsi of Rwanda.

Question 7

The poorest fifth of the global population produces and consumes only 2 percent of the world's goods and services.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

The basic human rights established in the Convention on the Rights of the Child (CRC) include which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)  The right to survival 
B)  To develop to the fullest 
C)  To protection from harmful influences, abuse, and exploitation 
D)  All of these are protections of the CRC. 
A)  The right to survival 
B)  To develop to the fullest 
C)  To protection from harmful influences, abuse, and exploitation 
D)  All of these are protections of the CRC.

Question 9

In democracies and developed countries, women are well represented in government and are regularly elected as heads of state.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

There is now general consensus that ethics and morality play an important part in international relations.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Discuss the plight and persecution of indigenous peoples worldwide. What triggered the creation of the word genocide? What do devolution, racism, and sanctuary have to do with the persecution of indigenous peoples?

Accepted Answer

Indigenous peoples are representative of

Question 12

Which political philosopher said that "man is born free, and everywhere he is in chains"?

Accepted Answer

A)  Jean Jacques Rousseau 
B)  Thomas Hobbes 
C)  John Locke 
D)  Thomas Aquinas 
A)  Jean Jacques Rousseau 
B)  Thomas Hobbes 
C)  John Locke 
D)  Thomas Aquinas

Question 13

The political and civil liberties recognized by international law as inalienable and valid for individuals in all countries by virtue of their humanity are _________ .

Accepted Answer

A)  legal status 
B)  jus cogens 
C)  human rights 
D)  social needs 
A)  legal status 
B)  jus cogens 
C)  human rights 
D)  social needs

Question 14

There are still dramatic differences between men and women in their roles, careers, and paychecks.  Some argue this stems from a societal bias against women.  Others say it is a product of women's choices.
(a) Describe the arguments for each of these explanations.
(b) Explain which you think is correct and why.
(c) Should legislation be passed that attempts to reconcile these differences?

Accepted Answer

A global consensus has emerged that the

Question 15

The Human Development Index measures states' comparative ability to provide for their citizen's well-being.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

The use of peacekeeping troops by foreign states to protect endangered people from gross violations of their human rights is known as _____.

Accepted Answer

A)  humanitarian intervention 
B)  armed conflict 
C)  negotiation 
D)  human rights abuse 
A)  humanitarian intervention 
B)  armed conflict 
C)  negotiation 
D)  human rights abuse

Question 17

One entity that has taken on an important role in promoting and investigating issues concerning human rights is NGOs.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Human trafficking is second only to drug trafficking as one of the most lucrative global criminal activities.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Women account for _____ of legislative positions in the United States.

Accepted Answer

A)  10 percent 
B)  18 percent 
C)  22 percent 
D)  47 percent 
A)  10 percent 
B)  18 percent 
C)  22 percent 
D)  47 percent

Question 20

Which of the following is NOT an example of an attempted genocide?

Accepted Answer

A)  Israelis by Palestinians 
B)  Tutsi of Rwanda by the Hutu 
C)  Jews by Hitler 
D)  Armenians by the Turks 
A)  Israelis by Palestinians 
B)  Tutsi of Rwanda by the Hutu 
C)  Jews by Hitler 
D)  Armenians by the Turks

Relativists reject the promotion and enforcement of human rights by the global community because

Human rights are the political rights and civil liberties recognized by the international community as something intrinsic to all individuals regardless of the country they live in.

About one-fifth of the world today lives in extreme poverty.

In order to protect indigenous people and curtail the group's quest for independence, states often grant regional political power to indigenous groups. This is know as _____.

__________ percent of the population of Peru is composed of indigenous peoples.

The three groups for whom respect for human rights remains particularly problematic are

The poorest fifth of the global population produces and consumes only 2 percent of the world's goods and services.

The basic human rights established in the Convention on the Rights of the Child (CRC) include which of the following?

In democracies and developed countries, women are well represented in government and are regularly elected as heads of state.

There is now general consensus that ethics and morality play an important part in international relations.

Discuss the plight and persecution of indigenous peoples worldwide. What triggered the creation of the word genocide? What do devolution, racism, and sanctuary have to do with the persecution of indigenous peoples?

Which political philosopher said that "man is born free, and everywhere he is in chains"?

The political and civil liberties recognized by international law as inalienable and valid for individuals in all countries by virtue of their humanity are _________ .

The Human Development Index measures states' comparative ability to provide for their citizen's well-being.

The use of peacekeeping troops by foreign states to protect endangered people from gross violations of their human rights is known as _____.

One entity that has taken on an important role in promoting and investigating issues concerning human rights is NGOs.

Human trafficking is second only to drug trafficking as one of the most lucrative global criminal activities.

Women account for _____ of legislative positions in the United States.

Which of the following is NOT an example of an attempted genocide?

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Exam 13: The Promotion of Human Development and Human Rights

Relativists reject the promotion and enforcement of human rights by the global community because

Human rights are the political rights and civil liberties recognized by the international community as something intrinsic to all individuals regardless of the country they live in.

About one-fifth of the world today lives in extreme poverty.

In order to protect indigenous people and curtail the group's quest for independence, states often grant regional political power to indigenous groups. This is know as _____.

__________ percent of the population of Peru is composed of indigenous peoples.

The three groups for whom respect for human rights remains particularly problematic are

The poorest fifth of the global population produces and consumes only 2 percent of the world's goods and services.

The basic human rights established in the Convention on the Rights of the Child (CRC) include which of the following?

In democracies and developed countries, women are well represented in government and are regularly elected as heads of state.

There is now general consensus that ethics and morality play an important part in international relations.

Discuss the plight and persecution of indigenous peoples worldwide. What triggered the creation of the word genocide? What do devolution, racism, and sanctuary have to do with the persecution of indigenous peoples?

Which political philosopher said that "man is born free, and everywhere he is in chains"?

The political and civil liberties recognized by international law as inalienable and valid for individuals in all countries by virtue of their humanity are _________ .

The Human Development Index measures states' comparative ability to provide for their citizen's well-being.

The use of peacekeeping troops by foreign states to protect endangered people from gross violations of their human rights is known as _____.

One entity that has taken on an important role in promoting and investigating issues concerning human rights is NGOs.

Human trafficking is second only to drug trafficking as one of the most lucrative global criminal activities.

Women account for _____ of legislative positions in the United States.

Which of the following is NOT an example of an attempted genocide?

Discovering World Politics

Interpreting World Politics Through the Lens of Theory

Theories of International Decision Making

Great Power Relations and Rivalries

World Politics and the Global South

Nonstate Actors and the Quest for Global Community

The Threat of Armed Conflict to the World

The Pursuit of Power Through Arms and Alliances

The Quest for Peace Through International Law and Collective Security

The Globalization of International Finance

International Trade in the Global Marketplace

The Demographic and Cultural Dimensions of Globalization

Global Responsibility for the Preservation of the Environment

Looking Ahead at Global Trends and Transformations

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