Review Questions from Quiz 1

Question 1

Which countries are not permanent members of UN Security Council?

Answer 1

Germany, Japan

Question 2

How many non-permanent members are there in UN Sec Council

Answer 2

10

Question 3

What does ECOSOC stand for?

Answer 3

Economic and Social Council

Question 4

When was UN formed?

Answer 4

1945

Question 5

How many articles are in UDHR?

Answer 5

30

Question 6

Which of the following rights is specifically protected under ICCPR?

Answer 6

Right to freedom of religion

Question 7

What is the nature of the UDHR?

Answer 7

Non-binding declaration

Question 8

Which of the following documents focuses on Civil and political rights?

Answer 8

International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights (ICCPR)

Question 9

What type of rights does the International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights (ICESCR) primarily protect?

Answer 9

Economic, Social and cultural rights

Question 10

Which document is non-binding but has significantly influenced international human rights law?

Answer 10

UDHR

Question 11

The rights under the International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights (ICESCR) are expected to be:

Answer 11

Realized progressively over time

Question 12

Which of the following is true regarding the UDHR?

Answer 12

It includes both civil-political and economic-social rights

Question 13

Together, the UDHR, ICCPR, and ICESCR are known as:

Answer 13

The International Bill of Human Rights

Question 14

What historical event largely influenced the creation of the UDHR?

Answer 14

World War II

Question 15

Which generation of human rights focuses on collective rights, such as the right to peace and a healthy environment?

Answer 15

Third generation

Question 16

Which of the following rights are associated with the Fourth generation of human rights?

Answer 16

Right to environmental preservation and cultural rights

Question 17

What role did civil society play in shaping the global human rights regime beginning in the 1970s?

Answer 17

Civil society took a leadership role in advocating for human rights

Question 18

When was the UN Human Rights Commission established?

Answer 18

1946

Question 19

How many members does the UN Human Rights Council have?

Answer 19

47

Question 20

Which UN body originally created the UN Human Rights Commission?

Answer 20

The Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC)

Question 21

How are the members of the UN Human Rights Council selected?

Answer 21

By individual and direct votes of the Gen Assembly

Question 22

What is the term limit for members of the UN Human Rights Council?

Answer 22

3 yrs, eligible for 2 consecutive terms but not immediate reelection after two terms

Question 23

What are the key characteristics of human rights?

Answer 23

They are inherent, inalienable, interdependent, and indivisible

Question 24

Which gen of human rights focuses on civil and political rights?

Answer 24

First

Question 25

Which generation of rights includes environmental and cultural rights?

Answer 25

Fourth

Question 26

Which entity played a significant role in advocating for socioeconomic rights during the Cold War?

Answer 26

The Eastern Bloc

Question 27

What is an example of a third generation right?

Answer 27

Right to development and a healthy environment

Question 28

When did civil society start leading in human rights advocacy?

Answer 28

1970s

Question 29

Which factor contributed to early human rights efforts being influenced by power politics?

Answer 29

The Cold War

Question 30

How many main organs does the UN have?

Answer 30

6

Question 31

Which UN body plays a key role in coordinating human rights activities?

Answer 31

ECOSOC

Question 32

What is the primary function of the UN security council (UNSC)?

Answer 32

Maintaining international peace and security

Question 33

Which members of the UN Security Council have veto power?

Answer 33

Only the 5 permanent members

Question 34

Which document laid the foundation for human rights in the UN system?

Answer 34

The UN Charter

Question 35

Which human rights treaty requires immediate implementation?

Answer 35

International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights (ICCPR)

Question 36

Which human rights treaty allows for gradual implementation based on economic capacity?

Answer 36

International Covenant on Economic, Social, and Cultural Rights (ICESCR)

Question 37

Which body was created to replace the UN Human Rights Commission?

Answer 37

UN Human Rights Council

Question 38

What is a major innovation of the UN Human Rights Council?

Answer 38

The Universal Periodic Review (UPR)

Question 39

What is a key challenge faced by the UN Human Rights system?

Answer 39

Overwhelming scope and responsibilities

Question 40

Why has the UN Human Rights Council been criticized?

Answer 40

It has no enforcement power

Question 41

How does the Universal Periodic Review improve human rights accountability?

Answer 41

By ensuring all member states undergo regular human rights reviews

Question 42

What is a significant achievement of the global human rights regime?

Answer 42

It has increased global attention and scrutiny on human rights abuses

Question 43

Which UN body is primarily responsible for investigating human rights violations?

Answer 43

The UN Human Rights Council (UNHRC)

Question 44

What is the main function of the Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR)?

Answer 44

To monitor and advocate for human rights worldwide

Question 45

. Which of the following is NOT a function of the UN Security Council regarding human rights?

Answer 45

Conducting Universal Periodic Reviews (UPR)

Question 46

Which document serves as the foundation for the modern international human rights system?

Answer 46

UDHR

Question 47

How does ECOSOC support human rights within the UN system?

Answer 47

By accrediting NGOs, coordinating human rights activities, and overseeing social development