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Legal Studies Unit 4 External Exam Prep
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1
The CEDAW covers which of the following;
cultural factors on gender
how to discriminate against women
human reproduction
civil rights and legal status of women
2
When a state accepts to be a party to a treaty already signed by other states it is called ________.
reservation
accession
sovereignty
ratification
3
The laws and regulations of a Royal Commission can be found in what piece of Legislation?
Royal Inquiry Act 1902 (Cth)
Royal Committee Treaty 2006 (Cth)
Royal Commission Act 2020 (Cth)
Royal Commission Act 1902 (Cth)
4
What are the two major
International Human Rights Covenants
?
ICESCR, ICPPR
ICCPR, UDHR
ICESCR, AHRC
ICCPR, ICESCR
5
Rights that are clearly stated in the constitution are referred to as:
implied rights
express
obvious
clear
6
What does ICESCR stand for?
International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural rights
International Convention on Economic, Social and Community rights
International Covenant on Ecological, Social and Community Rights
International Conventative on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights
7
The CEDAW aims to bring unequal right to men and women.
False
True
8
The CRC:
recognizes childhood and adulthood as separate
doesn't protect children
recognizes children as vulnerable
offers special protection and care
9
What year were both the ICCPR and the ICESCR entered into force?
2001
1976
1966
1846
10
A convention is executed under
The Governments of multiple nation states
an international body (e.g. UN)
The government of a nation state
11
Article 10 if the UDHR affords the right to a fair trial.
False
True
12
Implied rights in the constitution include;
procedural fairness
obligation to vote
native title
freedom of speech
13
The right to freedom from slavery is outlined under which article of the UDHR?
article 3
article 20
article 4
article 4
14
Which is not one of the 7 core International Human Rights Treaties?
ICCPR
CRC
ICESPR
ALRC
15
A state is considered to have:
right to invade other states
one government
the ability to enter into legally recognized relationships with other state
defined territory
16
The CRPD stands for
Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities 2006
Convention on the Rights of Problems of Diabetics 2001
Cultural rights of persons with disabilities 2001
Convention on the Reality of Persons with Disabilities 2006
17
Which human rights are initiated by the Cyrus Cylinder?
right to fair trial
right to freedom of religion
due process
right to racial equality
18
The Convention relating to the status of refugees is what year?
1961
2001
1991
1951
19
Key articles of the CRC include;
article 33: right to protection from drug use and production
article 50: human reproduction
article 8: establishment of a committee
article 28: right to education
20
The UNHR sets out the fundamental human rights to be universally protected.
False
True
21
Which is not one of the 7 core International Human Rights Treaties?
ICERD
LNP
CEDAW
CRPD
22
How many articles are in the UNHR in total?
55
30
31
54
23
Sovereignty is the right given to states to;
making, executing and applying laws
Create Universal obligations
forming treaties or engaging on foreign commerce
imposing and collecting taxes
24
A formalized agreement between two or more nations about a particular area of interest is a...?
treaty
royal commission
accession
bi lateral agreement
25
What is the role of the Parliamentary Joint Committee?
to discuss their weekends
inquire into matters of human rights directed by GOVERNOR GENERAL
inquire into matters of human rights directed by ATTORNEY GENERAL
check compatibility of bills, acts and legislative instruments with HR
26
The concept that governments can
exercise full control
over over affairs within a
geographical or territorial limit
is:
sovereignty
equality
ratification
political rights
27
When was the Universal Declaration of Human Rights created?
October 10, 2020
December 10, 2008
December 10, 1948
December 19, 2011
28
Which article of UN Charter outlines political independence and territorial integrity?
article 2.4
article 3.4
article 2.2
article 2.1
29
The ICERD aims to;
create equal rights for all race, nationality and ethnicity
ensure white supremacy
eliminate racial segregation
promote understanding and tolerance
30
article 6 of the ICESCR is the right to work.
False
True
31
A federal Royal Commission is a government inquiry established by the Governor General.
True
False
32
Article 2.7 of the UN Charter states that the UN charter does not...
authorize the United nations to intervene in domestic matters of any state
authorize states to develop their own laws
authorize states to impose or collect taxes
33
CEDAW stands for the Convention on the Elimination of all forms of Discrimination against women.
True
False
34
ICERD stands for the International...
Convention on the election of all forms of racial discrimination 1999
Convention on the elimination of all forms of racial discrimination 1979
Convention on the elimination of all forms of racial discrimination 1966
Convention on the elimination of all forms of radical discrimination 1966
35
Which article of UN Charter outlines sovereign equality?
2.8
2.2
2.1
2.10
36
Political Independence recognizes;
the rights of children
right to exercise power the state possesses under international law
states have no legal authority of another state
that polar bears are dying due to climate change
37
Freedom of assembly is covered under which article of the UDHR?
article 3
article 44
article 5
article 20
38
Equality before the law is outlined in which article of the ICCPR?
article 14
article 100
article 6
article 7
39
A declaration made by a state to exclude or alter the effect of certain provision of a treaty is ________?
ratification
accession
reservation
denitrification
40
The International agreement setting out the civil, political, economic and social rights of every child is;
Convention on the Rights of the Child 1991
Convention on the Relationships of the Child 1766
Convention on the Rights of the Civilization 1991
Convention on the Rights of the Child 1999
41
The abbreviation for the Convention on the rights of a Child 1991 is...?
CRC
COTROAC
42
The ICCPR has 2 Optical protocols
True
False
43
What is the role of the Human Rights (Parliamentary Scrutiny) Act 2011 (Cth)?
Empty choice
establish a parliamentary joint committee
ensure bills adhere to rights a freedoms of 7 core human rights treaties
contributes to the framework of laws
44
Which article of the ICESPR outlines the right to education?
article 13
article 16
article 8
article 13
45
The Queensland act which covers all basis of discrimination is called the
Absolute discrimination act 1991 (qld)
Anti discrimination act 1991 (qld)
Anti discrimination act 1931 (qld)
Anti discrimination act 1991 (cth)
46
What are the three main components of the International Bill of Human Rights?
UDHR, ICESC, ICCPR and its Protocols
ICERD, UDHR, ICCPR
UDHR,ICPRR and ICESC
UDHR and the ICCPR
47
In Australia in order for a treaty to be ratified what must occur?
legislation must mirror and enact all treaty obligations
constitution must be updated
legislation must mirror and enact some treaty obligations
legislation must be passed through parliament
48
The convention relating to the status of refugees aims to do which of the following?
to force every country to offer asylum
recognize the right of persons to seek asylum from persecution
define who is a refugee
responsibilities of nations who grant asylum
49
A
bi-lateral
agreement is an agreement entered into by two or more nation-states.
False
True
50
Which is the commonwealth act which prohibits racial discrimination ?
Racial Discrimination act 1995 (Cth)
Racial Decrees Act 1975 (Cth)
Sex Discrimination Act 1984 (Cth)
Racial Discrimination act 1975 (Cth)
51
The process of fully adopting the obligations in a treaty or covenant by reflecting it in legislation is referred to as:
adoption
ratification
treaty
accession
52
Key articles in the International Convention on the Civil and Political Rights include:
article 24: everyone has the right to rest and leisure.
article 7: freedom from torture
article 20: everyone has the right to freedom of peaceful assembly
article 14: equality before the courts and tribunals; right to fair trial
53
According to the Discrimination acts what could Discrimination look like?
employment
housing and accommodation
provision of goods and services
restricted access to public places and facilities
54
Which human rights are promoted in the Magna Carta 1215?
right for citizens to own and inherit property
right to equality before the law and fair trial
due process
protection from excessive and arbitrary taxation
55
The ICCPR affords which of the following rights?;
freedom of thought, religion and expression
freedom from slavery and servitude
fair trial rights
equality and non-descrimination
56
The process of a nation-state fully adopting the obligations imposed by a treaty or covenant is __________.
reservation
accession
political independance
ratification
57
Rights that are suggested by the constitution and derived by high court rulings are referred to as:
underlying rights
hidden rights
express rights
implied rights
58
An agreement entered into by two or more nation-states is referred to as:
a conjoined agreement
a multinational agreement
a bilateral agreement
a multilateral agreement
59
Express Rights in the constitution include;
Section 93: freedom of association
section 51 (XXIX): foreign affairs
section 20: right to trial by jury
section 116: freedom of religion
60
key articles of the CEDAW include;
article 16(b): right to freely choose a spouse
article 18: make women superior to men
article 6: suppression of trafficking and exploitation of women
61
Human Rights are:
Rights given to everyone regardless of gender, age, nationality or religion
Rights given depending on your gender age, nationality or religion
Rights that encourage discrimination
Rights given only to a few people
62
The right that all states have equality with one another and no state can claim jurisdiction over another is______?
territorial integrity 2.4
political independence 2.1
sovereign equality 2.1
sovereign equality 2.8
63
A covenant:
is a binding agreement between states
a formal declaration of the civil and political rights
aims to codify human rights issues
executed under an international body (such as the UN)
64
Section 51(XXIX) of the constitution allows Australia to enact domestic laws as-long as it reflects enacted treaties.
False
True
65
In order for a treaty or covenant to be ratified in Australia, legislation must be passed which reflect its obligations,
False
True
66
Key articles of the ICERD include;
article 8: establishment of a committee
article 2: condemnation of racial discrimination among all races
67
The ICESCP aims to grant which economic, social and cultural rights.
highest attainable standard of health
education
adequate standard of living
fair and just work conditions
68
What year were both the ICCPR and the ICESCR adopted?
1933
1999
2024
1966
69
The role of the United Nations include; peace and security, HR's, International Law and Development.
False
True
70
The ICCPR covers the right to life under which article?
article 10
article 2.3
article 6
article 7
71
A state that has signed a treaty is referred to as a
signatory
.
True
False
72
A
multi-lateral
agreement is a formal agreement entered into bu two nation-states.
False
True
73
UN Agencies Include
Parliamentary Joint Committee
International Monetary Fund
UN
WHO
74
The role of UN high commissioners includes;
supervise HR council
protect HR which are guaranteed under international law
coordinating human Rights activities
protect human rights which have not been recognized in international law