Origin and Importance of Human Rights - SS1 Government Past Questions and Answers - page 1
1
When did the United Nations create the Universal Declaration of Human Rights?
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A
1948
B
 1968
C
1958
2
What is the importance of human rights?
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A
They limit access to opportunities for certain individuals
B
They promote inequality and discrimination
C
They promote equality, justice, and peace in society
3
Who proposed the idea that all individuals have natural rights that cannot be taken away by any authority?
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A
John Locke
B
 Jean-Jacques Rousseau
C
Both a and b
4
What is the purpose of human rights?
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A
To promote inequality and discrimination
B
To limit access to opportunities for certain individuals
C
To provide a framework for ensuring that all individuals are treated with respect and dignity
5
Why are human rights considered universal?
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A
They apply to every person, regardless of their race, gender, nationality, or religion
B
They only apply to certain individuals
C
They are recognized in certain countries
6
How did the horrors of World War II influence the creation of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights?
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7
How do human rights serve as a check against the abuse of power by governments and other authorities?
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