Origin and Importance of Human Rights - SS1 Government Past Questions and Answers - page 1
When did the United Nations create the Universal Declaration of Human Rights?
1948
1968
1958
What is the importance of human rights?
They limit access to opportunities for certain individuals
They promote inequality and discrimination
They promote equality, justice, and peace in society
Who proposed the idea that all individuals have natural rights that cannot be taken away by any authority?
John Locke
Jean-Jacques Rousseau
Both a and b
What is the purpose of human rights?
To promote inequality and discrimination
To limit access to opportunities for certain individuals
To provide a framework for ensuring that all individuals are treated with respect and dignity
To provide a framework for ensuring that all individuals are treated with respect and dignity
Why are human rights considered universal?
They apply to every person, regardless of their race, gender, nationality, or religion
They only apply to certain individuals
They are recognized in certain countries
They apply to every person, regardless of their race, gender, nationality, or religion
How did the horrors of World War II influence the creation of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights?
The horrors of World War II led to a global recognition of the need for universal principles and values that would protect the basic freedoms and rights of all individuals, regardless of their identity or status. This led to the creation of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights by the United Nations in 1948.
How do human rights serve as a check against the abuse of power by governments and other authorities?
Human rights provide a framework for ensuring that governments and other authorities are held accountable for their actions, and that they cannot abuse their power to violate the basic freedoms and rights of individuals. Human rights also provide a means for individuals to seek redress and justice when their rights have been violated, and for promoting transparency and accountability in the actions of those in power.