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Understanding the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR)

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What is the primary role of the International Court of Justice (ICJ)?

To enforce human rights treaties and conventions

To settle disputes between states and provide advisory opinions on legal issues (correct)

To prosecute individuals for violations of international law

To act as a supreme court for national judicial systems

Who can appear before the International Court of Justice in contentious cases?

Non-governmental organizations (NGOs)

Only states (correct)

Individuals and private entities

Any party with a legitimate grievance

What is the significance of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR)?

It established the International Criminal Court (ICC)

It outlines fundamental human rights to be recognized and protected internationally (correct)

It is a set of guidelines for national human rights legislation

It is a legally binding treaty ratified by all UN member states

When was the Universal Declaration of Human Rights adopted, and what was the historical context?

1948, after World War II and the loss of over 60 million lives Signup and view all the answers

Who were some notable members of the drafting committee for the Universal Declaration of Human Rights?

Eleanor Roosevelt and Charles Habib from Lebanon Signup and view all the answers

How can the United Nations enforce international law?

The UN has no direct enforcement mechanisms Signup and view all the answers

What is the relationship between the International Court of Justice and national judicial systems?

The ICJ is separate and independent from national judicial systems Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a specialized agency or organization within the United Nations system?

Amnesty International Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights?

To outline fundamental human rights to be recognized globally Signup and view all the answers

How can states accept the jurisdiction of the International Court of Justice?

States must explicitly accept the ICJ's jurisdiction on a case-by-case basis Signup and view all the answers