Enforcing Human Rights Quiz
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What are international human rights?

  • Legal standards that outline the fundamental rights and freedoms belonging to every individual worldwide (correct)
  • Rights and freedoms that only apply to citizens of a specific country
  • Rights and freedoms that can be taken away based on personal beliefs and lifestyle choices
  • Legal standards that vary depending on a person's nationality and lifestyle

    • When did the international community begin to develop a body of international human rights law?

  • In the early 19th century
  • After the atrocities of World War II (correct)
  • Following the French Revolution
  • During the Cold War period

    • How can human rights be enforced?

  • Primarily through international law and institutions
  • Through national laws and institutions, international law and institutions, and individual and collective action (correct)
  • Through individual action only
  • Only through national laws and institutions

    • What is the main difference between human rights and humanitarian rights laws?

    <p>Human rights are legal standards outlining fundamental rights and freedoms, while humanitarian rights laws focus on providing aid and assistance in times of crisis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What sparked the idea that human rights are universal and cannot be taken away?

    <p>The horrors of World War II</p> Signup and view all the answers

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