Question 1

Why would humanitarianism be rejected by those who prioritize the national interest?

Accepted Answer

Humanitarianism may be rejected by those who prioritize the national interest because they believe that focusing on the needs of other countries or populations could divert resources and attention away from their own nation. They may argue that their primary responsibility is to their own citizens and that prioritizing humanitarian efforts abroad could weaken their own country's security, economy, or political power. Additionally, some may view humanitarianism as a threat to national sovereignty, as it may involve outside intervention in domestic affairs. Ultimately, those who prioritize the national interest may see humanitarianism as a potential risk to their own country's well-being and therefore choose to reject it in favor of focusing on domestic priorities.

Question 2

What is required for human development?

Accepted Answer

A)  International intervention 
B)  Moderate climate 
C)  Access to the internet 
D)  Societal participation, sufficient material resources for a decent standard of living, and education 
A)  International intervention 
B)  Moderate climate 
C)  Access to the internet 
D)  Societal participation, sufficient material resources for a decent standard of living, and education D

Question 3

The four justifications for invoking the Right to Protect (R2P) are

Accepted Answer

A)  genocide, war crimes, ethnic cleansing, and crimes against humanity. 
B)  genocide, crimes against persons, ethnic cleansing, mass murder. 
C)  genocide, sexual violence, ethnic cleansing, crimes against humanity. 
D)  Genocide, use of WMD, ethnic cleansing, war crimes. 
A)  genocide, war crimes, ethnic cleansing, and crimes against humanity. 
B)  genocide, crimes against persons, ethnic cleansing, mass murder. 
C)  genocide, sexual violence, ethnic cleansing, crimes against humanity. 
D)  Genocide, use of WMD, ethnic cleansing, war crimes. A

Question 4

Briefly outline the differences between the first, second, and third generations of human rights.

Accepted Answer

The concept of human rights has evolved

Question 5

How has globalization changed human security across the world?

Accepted Answer

Globalization has had a significant impa

Question 6

In recent conflicts, civilian casualties constitute _______ of deaths.

Accepted Answer

A)  less than 10% 
B)  20% to 25% 
C)  45% to 50% 
D)  80% to 85% 
A)  less than 10% 
B)  20% to 25% 
C)  45% to 50% 
D)  80% to 85%

Question 7

The UNHCR reports that there are an estimated _______ people displaced by conflict around the world.

Accepted Answer

A)  19 million 
B)  20 million 
C)  84 million 
D)  2 billion 
A)  19 million 
B)  20 million 
C)  84 million 
D)  2 billion

Question 8

Has the global war on terror been beneficial or detrimental for addressing concerns over human rights abuses and genocide?

Accepted Answer

The global war on terror has been both b

Question 9

_______ is the use of military force by external actors to end a humanitarian threat to people within a sovereign state.

Accepted Answer

A)  Humanitarian intervention 
B)  Rapid Response 
C)  R2P 
D)  Peacekeeping Force Deployment 
A)  Humanitarian intervention 
B)  Rapid Response 
C)  R2P 
D)  Peacekeeping Force Deployment

Question 10

The belief that humans have inherent rights that the state has a responsibility to protect is called

Accepted Answer

A)  natural law. 
B)  the liberal account of human rights. 
C)  reductio ad absurdum. 
D)  a progressive account of human rights law. 
A)  natural law. 
B)  the liberal account of human rights. 
C)  reductio ad absurdum. 
D)  a progressive account of human rights law.

Question 11

What are inalienable rights such as life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness?

Accepted Answer

A)  Universal rights 
B)  Essential rights 
C)  The Bill of Rights 
D)  Human rights 
A)  Universal rights 
B)  Essential rights 
C)  The Bill of Rights 
D)  Human rights

Question 12

Briefly, what role can NGOs play in ensuring human security?

Accepted Answer

NGOs can play a crucial role in ensuring

Question 13

What thinker pointed to the way in which the liberal position on rights stresses property rights to the advantage of the rich and powerful?

Accepted Answer

A)  G. W. F. Hegel 
B)  Jeremy Bentham 
C)  Karl Marx 
D)  John Locke 
A)  G. W. F. Hegel 
B)  Jeremy Bentham 
C)  Karl Marx 
D)  John Locke

Question 14

Roughly how many people have become what the United Nations calls "internally displaced persons" as a result of the Syrian civil war?

Accepted Answer

A)  Almost 900,000 
B)  1.65 million 
C)  4.8 million 
D)  Nearly 7 million 
A)  Almost 900,000 
B)  1.65 million 
C)  4.8 million 
D)  Nearly 7 million

Question 15

What is the difference between human and national security?

Accepted Answer

Human security and national security are

Question 16

Two NGOs that provide specialized humanitarian assistance include

Accepted Answer

A)  the Red Cross and the UN High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR). 
B)  UNICEF and Doctors Without Borders. 
C)  the International Committee of the Red Cross and Médecins Sans Frontières. 
D)  UN Development Fund for Women (UNIFEM) and Oxfam. 
A)  the Red Cross and the UN High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR). 
B)  UNICEF and Doctors Without Borders. 
C)  the International Committee of the Red Cross and Médecins Sans Frontières. 
D)  UN Development Fund for Women (UNIFEM) and Oxfam.

Question 17

What are the critiques of universalism? Do you think that some countries use the culture argument to justify their tyrannical regimes? If so, does this prove the existence of universal "rights" and "wrongs"? Finally, what should those "rights" and "wrongs" be?

Accepted Answer

Critiques of universalism include the ar

Question 18

What is a connection between human rights promotion and environmentalism?

Accepted Answer

The connection between human rights prom

Question 19

Which institution essentially controls whether R2P will be successfully invoked?

Accepted Answer

A)  ICJ 
B)  UN General Assembly 
C)  UN Security Council 
D)  ICC 
A)  ICJ 
B)  UN General Assembly 
C)  UN Security Council 
D)  ICC

Question 20

What is the principle that external powers should not intervene in the domestic affairs of sovereign states?

Accepted Answer

A)  Nonintervention 
B)  Democratic peace theory 
C)  Sovereignty 
D)  Indivisibility of territorial borders 
A)  Nonintervention 
B)  Democratic peace theory 
C)  Sovereignty 
D)  Indivisibility of territorial borders

Why would humanitarianism be rejected by those who prioritize the national interest?

What is required for human development?

The four justifications for invoking the Right to Protect (R2P) are

Briefly outline the differences between the first, second, and third generations of human rights.

How has globalization changed human security across the world?

In recent conflicts, civilian casualties constitute _______ of deaths.

The UNHCR reports that there are an estimated _______ people displaced by conflict around the world.

Has the global war on terror been beneficial or detrimental for addressing concerns over human rights abuses and genocide?

_______ is the use of military force by external actors to end a humanitarian threat to people within a sovereign state.

The belief that humans have inherent rights that the state has a responsibility to protect is called

What are inalienable rights such as life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness?

Briefly, what role can NGOs play in ensuring human security?

What thinker pointed to the way in which the liberal position on rights stresses property rights to the advantage of the rich and powerful?

Roughly how many people have become what the United Nations calls "internally displaced persons" as a result of the Syrian civil war?

What is the difference between human and national security?

Two NGOs that provide specialized humanitarian assistance include

What are the critiques of universalism? Do you think that some countries use the culture argument to justify their tyrannical regimes? If so, does this prove the existence of universal "rights" and "wrongs"? Finally, what should those "rights" and "wrongs" be?

What is a connection between human rights promotion and environmentalism?

Which institution essentially controls whether R2P will be successfully invoked?

What is the principle that external powers should not intervene in the domestic affairs of sovereign states?

Introduction to Global Politics

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Exam 7: Human Rights and Human Security

Why would humanitarianism be rejected by those who prioritize the national interest?

What is required for human development?

The four justifications for invoking the Right to Protect (R2P) are

Briefly outline the differences between the first, second, and third generations of human rights.

How has globalization changed human security across the world?

In recent conflicts, civilian casualties constitute _______ of deaths.

The UNHCR reports that there are an estimated _______ people displaced by conflict around the world.

Has the global war on terror been beneficial or detrimental for addressing concerns over human rights abuses and genocide?

_______ is the use of military force by external actors to end a humanitarian threat to people within a sovereign state.

The belief that humans have inherent rights that the state has a responsibility to protect is called

What are inalienable rights such as life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness?

Briefly, what role can NGOs play in ensuring human security?

What thinker pointed to the way in which the liberal position on rights stresses property rights to the advantage of the rich and powerful?

Roughly how many people have become what the United Nations calls "internally displaced persons" as a result of the Syrian civil war?

What is the difference between human and national security?

Two NGOs that provide specialized humanitarian assistance include

What are the critiques of universalism? Do you think that some countries use the culture argument to justify their tyrannical regimes? If so, does this prove the existence of universal "rights" and "wrongs"? Finally, what should those "rights" and "wrongs" be?

What is a connection between human rights promotion and environmentalism?

Which institution essentially controls whether R2P will be successfully invoked?

What is the principle that external powers should not intervene in the domestic affairs of sovereign states?

Introduction to Global Politics

The Evolution of Global Politics

Realism, Liberalism, and Critical Theories

Making Foreign Policy

Global and Regional Governance

Global Security, Military Power, and Terrorism

Global Trade and Finance

Poverty, Development, and Hunger

Environmental Issues

Filters