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PSC 316 Exam 1
PSC 316 Exam 1
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1
What does the American Anthropological Association argue about the universality of human rights?
They are universal.
They are not universal; we should let each culture define its rights.
2
The natural rights theory was presented by Englightenment thinkers.
False
True
3
Which treaty codifies civil & political rights?
Universal Declaration of Human Rights
International Convention of Civil & Political Rights
International Convention of Economic, Social, & Cultural Rights
4
What does Franck argue about the universality of human rights?
They are not universal because of modernization.
They are universal because of modernization.
5
Which treaty codifies economic, social, and political rights?
International Convention of Economic, Social, & Cultural Rights
Universal Declaration of Human Rights
International Convention of Civil & Political Rights
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What are the components of human rights (as legal norms)?
subject, duty-holder, object, implementation
subject, duty-holder, object
respect, protection, fulfilment
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Soft law is legally non-binding
True
False
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Charter-based rights apply to all members of the UN.
True
False
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Select the 3 generations of human rights.
Group Rights
Civil & Political Rights
Economic, Social, & Political Rights
Solidarity Rights
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Hard law is legally binding
False
True
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What is an advantage of regional human rights systems?
more relevant as it pertains to the needs of a specific region
easier to implement/enforce
easier to dissatisfy region
addresses basic HR needs of region more specifically
12
Treaty-based rights apply to members who ratify the treaty.
True
False
13
What is the primary flaw of group rights?
There is not one.
It is too universal.
It is difficult to define "group."
It is too specific.
14
What is the purpose of human rights?
to dissuade lawsuits
to protect and promote human dignity
to make democracies feel better about themselves
to prevent World War III
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Koh describes a three-step transnational legal process. What is it?
interaction, inclusion, inculcation
installation, interpretation, internalization
interaction, interpretation, internalization
interaction, interpretation, implementation
16
Select the sources of human rights
positivism - the law is what the government prescribes
Dr. Reuter - whatever she says is a universal human right
religion - humans are equal in the eyes of God
natural rights theory - certain rights are "inalienable" and "self-evident"
17
Which is a document that exemplifies solidarity rights?
Universal Declaration of Human Rights
International Convention of Civil & Political Rights
International Convention of Economic, Social, & Cultural Rights
18
What does Little et. al argue about the universality of human rights?
They are not universal; we should let each culture define its rights.
They are universal but cultural norms need to be respected too.
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Cultural relativism argues that everyone perceives human rights in the same way.
False
True
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The best way to resolve human rights is taking a bottom-up/grassroots approach
False
True
21
Customary law is optional
False
True
22
The goal of a transnational legal process is obedience.
False
True
23
The UDHR is legally binding
True
False
