Question 1

Which of the following is true of the UN Charter?

Accepted Answer

A)  It includes a statement giving the UN a role in the protection of human rights,but also states that it cannot intervene in states' domestic matters. 
B)  It does not include a statement giving the UN a role in the protection of human rights. 
C)  It includes a statement giving the UN a role in the protection of human rights,including the ability to intervene in states' domestic matters if human rights are violated. 
D)  It includes a statement giving the UN a role in the protection of human rights,but delegates the carrying out of those protections to the Bretton Woods institutions. 
A)  It includes a statement giving the UN a role in the protection of human rights,but also states that it cannot intervene in states' domestic matters. 
B)  It does not include a statement giving the UN a role in the protection of human rights. 
C)  It includes a statement giving the UN a role in the protection of human rights,including the ability to intervene in states' domestic matters if human rights are violated. 
D)  It includes a statement giving the UN a role in the protection of human rights,but delegates the carrying out of those protections to the Bretton Woods institutions.

Question 2

Which statement is correct about human rights and international politics?

Accepted Answer

A)  Human rights is a concept that first emerged in the twentieth century. 
B)  The rise of sovereignty increased focus on human rights. 
C)  Human rights issues have risen to greater prominence in international politics over the last century. 
D)  Human rights remain a concern at the state level,not the international level. 
A)  Human rights is a concept that first emerged in the twentieth century. 
B)  The rise of sovereignty increased focus on human rights. 
C)  Human rights issues have risen to greater prominence in international politics over the last century. 
D)  Human rights remain a concern at the state level,not the international level.

Question 3

The first global human rights movement was

Accepted Answer

A)  the antislavery movement. 
B)  the movement against torture. 
C)  the movement to protect group rights. 
D)  the movement to protect civil and political rights. 
A)  the antislavery movement. 
B)  the movement against torture. 
C)  the movement to protect group rights. 
D)  the movement to protect civil and political rights.

Question 4

What statement is true about the crime of genocide?

Accepted Answer

A)  The Convention on Genocide lays out specific actions that the international community must take in response to declared genocides. 
B)  Since the Convention on Genocide was adopted,mass killings have been prevented. 
C)  In the cases of Rwanda and Darfur,politicians intentionally did not use the word "genocide" to describe the events. 
D)  No interventions have ever been undertaken in response to mass killings. 
A)  The Convention on Genocide lays out specific actions that the international community must take in response to declared genocides. 
B)  Since the Convention on Genocide was adopted,mass killings have been prevented. 
C)  In the cases of Rwanda and Darfur,politicians intentionally did not use the word "genocide" to describe the events. 
D)  No interventions have ever been undertaken in response to mass killings.

Question 5

In general,states with what government type are the most likely to abuse political and civil rights?

Accepted Answer

A)  liberal democracies 
B)  autocracies 
C)  oligarchies 
D)  parliamentary democracies 
A)  liberal democracies 
B)  autocracies 
C)  oligarchies 
D)  parliamentary democracies

Question 6

Which of the following is true of the actions the United Nations has taken toward human rights protections?

Accepted Answer

A)  The UN engages in active monitoring,but has not played a role in enforcement,because enforcement impinges on state sovereignty. 
B)  The UN has authorized the use of economic sanctions to enforce human rights,but not the use of force because force impinges on state sovereignty. 
C)  The UN has authorized the use of force to protect human rights,but only with the consent of the governments of the states where the abuses are occurring. 
D)  The UN has authorized the use of force to protect human rights in states without the consent of the governments concerned. 
A)  The UN engages in active monitoring,but has not played a role in enforcement,because enforcement impinges on state sovereignty. 
B)  The UN has authorized the use of economic sanctions to enforce human rights,but not the use of force because force impinges on state sovereignty. 
C)  The UN has authorized the use of force to protect human rights,but only with the consent of the governments of the states where the abuses are occurring. 
D)  The UN has authorized the use of force to protect human rights in states without the consent of the governments concerned.

Question 7

Intentional systematic killing of a group based on race,religion,or ethnicity is called

Accepted Answer

A)  genocide. 
B)  a regime. 
C)  a negative externality. 
D)  deterrence. 
A)  genocide. 
B)  a regime. 
C)  a negative externality. 
D)  deterrence.

Question 8

The responsibility to protect (R2P)argument has both supporters and critics.What are the arguments in support of R2P and what are the arguments against it? Which of these arguments do you think is the most compelling? Why? When answering these questions,be sure to cite real-world examples.

Accepted Answer

The Responsibility to Protect (R2P) argu

Question 9

While they were skeptical at first,African states are now the biggest supporters of the ICC because many cases on the court's docket target abusive African leaders.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

In current international law,widespread and systematic rape is considered

Accepted Answer

A)  an acceptable tactic of war. 
B)  a domestic issue. 
C)  a crime against humanity. 
D)  not to be a crime. 
A)  an acceptable tactic of war. 
B)  a domestic issue. 
C)  a crime against humanity. 
D)  not to be a crime.

Question 11

What statement is correct about the relationship between economic conditions and human rights?

Accepted Answer

A)  States with deteriorating economic conditions may repress political rights as they seek to maintain authority. 
B)  Developed states never repress political rights. 
C)  Developed states all provide similar economic and social rights. 
D)  Poor countries are not expected to meet international standards on rights until they reach middle-income status. 
A)  States with deteriorating economic conditions may repress political rights as they seek to maintain authority. 
B)  Developed states never repress political rights. 
C)  Developed states all provide similar economic and social rights. 
D)  Poor countries are not expected to meet international standards on rights until they reach middle-income status.

Question 12

The trials convened after World War II to punish German and Japanese leaders for their wartime actions were not considered legitimate precedents because

Accepted Answer

A)  they did not succeed in convicting anyone. 
B)  they were seen as "victor's punishment." 
C)  they only addressed actions committed by the United States and its allies. 
D)  they focused on use of the atomic bomb,but not other possible crimes. 
A)  they did not succeed in convicting anyone. 
B)  they were seen as "victor's punishment." 
C)  they only addressed actions committed by the United States and its allies. 
D)  they focused on use of the atomic bomb,but not other possible crimes.

Question 13

Supporters of truth commissions argue that they are better than courts under what circumstances?

Accepted Answer

A)  when there have been massive violations 
B)  when the parties must live together in the future 
C)  when there were no deaths involved 
D)  when there are no local courts 
A)  when there have been massive violations 
B)  when the parties must live together in the future 
C)  when there were no deaths involved 
D)  when there are no local courts

Question 14

The United States is a strong supporter of the ICC.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Liberal political theorists place emphasis on ________,as laid out in historic documents such as the U.S.Bill of Rights.

Accepted Answer

A)  social and economic rights 
B)  civil and political rights 
C)  group rights for marginalized people 
D)  collective rights such as the right to development 
A)  social and economic rights 
B)  civil and political rights 
C)  group rights for marginalized people 
D)  collective rights such as the right to development

Question 16

Compare and contrast various options for dealing with crimes against humanity and war crimes at the international level.Which of these options do you think is most effective and why?

Accepted Answer

There are several options for dealing wi

Question 17

States in the West are most likely to prioritize which rights?

Accepted Answer

A)  development rights 
B)  collective rights 
C)  political rights 
D)  group rights 
A)  development rights 
B)  collective rights 
C)  political rights 
D)  group rights

Question 18

If human rights violations occur,

Accepted Answer

A)  realists believe states should intervene if they find it in their national interest. 
B)  liberals believe states should not intervene because of sovereignty. 
C)  realists believe states should never intervene. 
D)  liberals believe states should intervene only in cases where democracy is threatened. 
A)  realists believe states should intervene if they find it in their national interest. 
B)  liberals believe states should not intervene because of sovereignty. 
C)  realists believe states should never intervene. 
D)  liberals believe states should intervene only in cases where democracy is threatened.

Question 19

To be considered "genocide" under international law,how many people must be killed?

Accepted Answer

A)  more than 1,000 
B)  more than 10,000 
C)  more than 1 million 
D)  No specific number is included in the definition. 
A)  more than 1,000 
B)  more than 10,000 
C)  more than 1 million 
D)  No specific number is included in the definition.

Question 20

If genocide is being committed,the Genocide Convention

Accepted Answer

A)  requires the UN Security Council to authorize military intervention. 
B)  requires the UN Security Council to authorize economic sanctions. 
C)  requires the UN Security Council to refer the case to the International Court of Justice. 
D)  requires a response from the international community,though the nature of that response is not specified. 
A)  requires the UN Security Council to authorize military intervention. 
B)  requires the UN Security Council to authorize economic sanctions. 
C)  requires the UN Security Council to refer the case to the International Court of Justice. 
D)  requires a response from the international community,though the nature of that response is not specified.

Which of the following is true of the UN Charter?

Which statement is correct about human rights and international politics?

The first global human rights movement was

What statement is true about the crime of genocide?

In general,states with what government type are the most likely to abuse political and civil rights?

Which of the following is true of the actions the United Nations has taken toward human rights protections?

Intentional systematic killing of a group based on race,religion,or ethnicity is called

The responsibility to protect (R2P)argument has both supporters and critics.What are the arguments in support of R2P and what are the arguments against it? Which of these arguments do you think is the most compelling? Why? When answering these questions,be sure to cite real-world examples.

While they were skeptical at first,African states are now the biggest supporters of the ICC because many cases on the court's docket target abusive African leaders.

In current international law,widespread and systematic rape is considered

What statement is correct about the relationship between economic conditions and human rights?

The trials convened after World War II to punish German and Japanese leaders for their wartime actions were not considered legitimate precedents because

Supporters of truth commissions argue that they are better than courts under what circumstances?

The United States is a strong supporter of the ICC.

Liberal political theorists place emphasis on ________,as laid out in historic documents such as the U.S.Bill of Rights.

Compare and contrast various options for dealing with crimes against humanity and war crimes at the international level.Which of these options do you think is most effective and why?

States in the West are most likely to prioritize which rights?

If human rights violations occur,

To be considered "genocide" under international law,how many people must be killed?

If genocide is being committed,the Genocide Convention

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Exam 10: Human Rights

Which of the following is true of the UN Charter?

Which statement is correct about human rights and international politics?

The first global human rights movement was

What statement is true about the crime of genocide?

In general,states with what government type are the most likely to abuse political and civil rights?

Which of the following is true of the actions the United Nations has taken toward human rights protections?

Intentional systematic killing of a group based on race,religion,or ethnicity is called

The responsibility to protect (R2P)argument has both supporters and critics.What are the arguments in support of R2P and what are the arguments against it? Which of these arguments do you think is the most compelling? Why? When answering these questions,be sure to cite real-world examples.

While they were skeptical at first,African states are now the biggest supporters of the ICC because many cases on the court's docket target abusive African leaders.

In current international law,widespread and systematic rape is considered

What statement is correct about the relationship between economic conditions and human rights?

The trials convened after World War II to punish German and Japanese leaders for their wartime actions were not considered legitimate precedents because

Supporters of truth commissions argue that they are better than courts under what circumstances?

The United States is a strong supporter of the ICC.

Liberal political theorists place emphasis on ________,as laid out in historic documents such as the U.S.Bill of Rights.

Compare and contrast various options for dealing with crimes against humanity and war crimes at the international level.Which of these options do you think is most effective and why?

States in the West are most likely to prioritize which rights?

If human rights violations occur,

To be considered "genocide" under international law,how many people must be killed?

If genocide is being committed,the Genocide Convention

Approaches to International Relations

The Historical Context of Contemporary International Relations

International Relations Theories

Levels of Analysis

The State

War and Security

International Cooperation and International Law

International Political Economy

Intergovernmental Organizations and Nongovernmental Organizations

Human Security: Migration, Global Health, and the Environment

Filters