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</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which theme characterizes the 3rd generation of rights?

    <p>Solidarity</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.</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.</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.</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.</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.</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</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</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

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

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