Constitutional Law Exam Notes: Human Rights Development
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What is the underlying theme of the 1st generation of rights?

  • Solidarity
  • Equality
  • Liberty (correct)
  • Fraternity

Which rights are characteristic of the 2nd generation of rights?

  • Freedom from arbitrary detention, freedom of religion
  • Right to work, to health care (correct)
  • Right to life, freedom of expression
  • Freedom from torture, inhumane and degrading treatment

Which era saw the emergence of the 3rd generation of rights?

  • 21st century
  • 19th century
  • 1950s and 1960s (correct)
  • 17th and 18th century

What is the main characteristic of the 2nd generation of rights?

<p>Equality (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which theme characterizes the 3rd generation of rights?

<p>Solidarity (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was a weakness of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR)?

<p>The declaration focused too narrowly on the rights of specific social groups and families. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

According to the text, which source is probably most relevant for International Human Rights Law (IHRL)?

<p>Judicial decisions and communications of IHRL bodies. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the main criticism of the Principle of Universality as reflected in the UDHR?

<p>It reflected only western values and did not consider other cultural perspectives. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a notable characteristic of treaties in International Human Rights Law (IHRL)?

<p>They are governed by international law and have a binding effect only on states. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was one of the strengths of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR) according to the text?

<p>It emphasized the inherent equality and dignity of all human beings. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the defining characteristic of the 1st generation of human rights?

<p>Freedom of expression and religion (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which era originally saw the emergence of the 2nd generation of human rights?

<p>Industrialization and rise of the working class (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary theme characterizing the 3rd generation of human rights?

<p>Fraternity and solidarity (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which type of rights is characteristic of the 2nd generation of human rights?

<p>Social and economic rights (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

According to the text, which source is most relevant for International Human Rights Law (IHRL)?

<p>Treaties in IHRL (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a criticism of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR) according to the text?

<p>Developing countries cannot afford human rights (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is one of the weaknesses of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR) as mentioned in the text?

<p>The UN at the time did not represent all peoples (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

According to the text, which source is probably most relevant for International Human Rights Law (IHRL)?

<p>Treaties (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was a notable characteristic of treaties in International Human Rights Law (IHRL) according to the text?

<p>They can only be concluded in written form (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does Principle of Universality in the context of human rights mean according to the text?

<p>All human beings are endowed with equal human rights simply by virtue of being human (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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