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Question (Declaration vs. Convention)
Question (Declaration vs. Convention)
- Declarations are applicable only during armed conflict
- Conventions are only for cultural practices
- Conventions are aspirations without legal obligation
- Declarations are legally binding, Conventions are not (correct)
Question (Cultural Relativism)
Question (Cultural Relativism)
- Declarations are superior to Conventions
- Cultural practices should be ignored
- Human rights are universally applicable
- No moral principles apply to all cultures (correct)
Question (UN General Assembly Functions)
Question (UN General Assembly Functions)
- Censures states violating human rights (correct)
- Negotiates trade agreements
- Debates irrelevant issues
- Ignores cultural practices
Question (Human Rights Council - Complaints Procedure)
Question (Human Rights Council - Complaints Procedure)
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Question (Cultural Relativism)
Question (Cultural Relativism)
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Which type of document is legally binding for governments that have signed them?
Which type of document is legally binding for governments that have signed them?
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What does universalism refer to in the context of human rights?
What does universalism refer to in the context of human rights?
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According to cultural relativists, what is the relationship between human rights and culture?
According to cultural relativists, what is the relationship between human rights and culture?
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What is the main difference between a declaration and a convention?
What is the main difference between a declaration and a convention?
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What is the main purpose of a declaration?
What is the main purpose of a declaration?
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