How Well Do You Know Human Rights?
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Which of the following is true about human rights?

  • They are inherent to the human being (correct)
  • They are not legally guaranteed
  • They are only for certain races and religions
  • They can be taken away based on social status
  • What is the purpose of human rights law?

  • To protect individuals and groups against actions that interfere with fundamental freedoms and human dignity (correct)
  • To only protect economic, social, and cultural rights
  • To take away rights from those of lower social status
  • To give certain races and religions more rights than others
  • What are the two areas of human rights that are addressed by internationally accepted human rights obligations?

  • Civil and cultural rights, social and political rights
  • Social and cultural rights, political and religious rights
  • Civil and political rights, economic, social and cultural rights (correct)
  • Religious and political rights, economic and civil rights
  • Which of the following is an example of when human rights may be restricted?

    <p>When a person breaks the law</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are some shared values that human rights are based on?

    <p>Dignity, fairness, and respect</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Are human rights only applicable to certain people?

    <p>No, they apply to every person in the world</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT an area of your day-to-day life that human rights protect?

    <p>Your right to mistreat others</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is an example of a human right that protects your personal life?

    <p>Your right to a private and family life</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What do human rights protect you from in relation to the state?

    <p>Both mistreatment and punishment by the state</p> Signup and view all the answers

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