Question 1

Why did the United Nations convene ad hoc criminal tribunals in the 1990s to investigate and prosecute crimes committed in the Former Yugoslavia and Rwanda?

Accepted Answer

A)  because the ICC did not have jurisdiction over the cases at the time 
B)  because Russia blocked the ICC from prosecuting those crimes 
C)  because the ICC did not exist to prosecute individuals for war crimes at the time 
D)  because the United States blocked the ICC from prosecuting those crimes 
A)  because the ICC did not have jurisdiction over the cases at the time 
B)  because Russia blocked the ICC from prosecuting those crimes 
C)  because the ICC did not exist to prosecute individuals for war crimes at the time 
D)  because the United States blocked the ICC from prosecuting those crimes

Question 2

The "responsibility to protect (R2P)" norm has been invoked only selectively,in some cases but not in others.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Some argue that the threat of prosecution by the ICC might make leaders abusing human rights fight harder to stay in power to avoid such prosecution,thus jeopardizing the long-term peace.Others argue that the possibility of prosecution deters human rights violations,thus helping to keep peace.Which side do you agree with? Why?

Accepted Answer

I believe that the possibility of prosec

Question 4

An organization designed to uncover the truth about crimes that have been committed and move forward with the reconciliation process is

Accepted Answer

A)  the International Criminal Court. 
B)  the UN Human Rights Council. 
C)  a Truth Commission. 
D)  the UN Universal Human Rights Commission. 
A)  the International Criminal Court. 
B)  the UN Human Rights Council. 
C)  a Truth Commission. 
D)  the UN Universal Human Rights Commission.

Question 5

Which statement is true about slavery?

Accepted Answer

A)  States did not begin to work to put an end to slavery until the 1900s. 
B)  International law banned all slavery in the early 1800s. 
C)  Slavery is still a problem,even in the world today. 
D)  Following the abolition movement in the 1800s,freed slaves immediately enjoyed full rights. 
A)  States did not begin to work to put an end to slavery until the 1900s. 
B)  International law banned all slavery in the early 1800s. 
C)  Slavery is still a problem,even in the world today. 
D)  Following the abolition movement in the 1800s,freed slaves immediately enjoyed full rights.

Question 6

Some observers argue that indicting sitting leaders like Sudan's President al-Bashir can complicate efforts to negotiate peace agreements.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Why did the United Nations convene ad hoc criminal tribunals in the 1990s to investigate and prosecute crimes committed in the Former Yugoslavia and Rwanda?

The "responsibility to protect (R2P)" norm has been invoked only selectively,in some cases but not in others.

An organization designed to uncover the truth about crimes that have been committed and move forward with the reconciliation process is

Which statement is true about slavery?

Some observers argue that indicting sitting leaders like Sudan's President al-Bashir can complicate efforts to negotiate peace agreements.

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Exam 10: Human Rights

Why did the United Nations convene ad hoc criminal tribunals in the 1990s to investigate and prosecute crimes committed in the Former Yugoslavia and Rwanda?

The "responsibility to protect (R2P)" norm has been invoked only selectively,in some cases but not in others.

An organization designed to uncover the truth about crimes that have been committed and move forward with the reconciliation process is

Which statement is true about slavery?

Some observers argue that indicting sitting leaders like Sudan's President al-Bashir can complicate efforts to negotiate peace agreements.

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

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