The Law of International Human Rights - Exam
  • 1. Which of the following is an international treaty focused on the rights of the child?
A) International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights
B) Convention against Torture
C) Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination Against Women
D) Convention on the Rights of the Child
  • 2. What does the principle of non-discrimination in human rights law entail?
A) Equality before the law without distinction
B) Freedom from taxation
C) Special privileges for minorities
D) Rights based on nationality
  • 3. Which United Nations body is primarily responsible for promoting and protecting human rights?
A) Security Council
B) Human Rights Council
C) International Court of Justice
D) General Assembly
  • 4. Which of the following rights is protected under the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights?
A) Right to social security
B) Right to health care
C) Right to a fair trial
D) Right to education
  • 5. Which document aims to protect the rights of persons with disabilities?
A) Universal Declaration of Human Rights
B) Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities
C) Convention on the Rights of the Child
D) International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights
  • 6. What is the significance of the term 'jus cogens'?
A) It refers to customary practices in law.
B) It is a term for human rights treaties.
C) It refers to peremptory norms of international law.
D) It describes regional legal systems.
  • 7. What is the purpose of the International Criminal Court?
A) Investigate human rights violations
B) Prosecute individuals for crimes against humanity
C) Enforce human rights treaties
D) Provide humanitarian aid
  • 8. The right to life is enshrined in which document?
A) Universal Declaration of Human Rights
B) Convention on the Rights of the Child
C) International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights
D) Convention against Torture
  • 9. Which principle emphasizes the importance of cultural context in applying human rights?
A) Universalism
B) Cultural relativism
C) Colonialism
D) Globalization
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