When did human rights begin to emerge as an active concern of national foreign policies?

Related Mcqs:

1. Many states’ foreign policies are influenced by _________ a practice of centuries past in which trade and foreign economic policies were manipulated to build up a monetary surplus that could be used to finance war.

   A. corporatism
   B. mercantilism
   C. despotism
   D. capitalism

2. Human Rights Watch is a United governmental organization that conducts researched and advocacy on human rights. Its headquarters is in:

   A. Washington DC
   B. New York City
   C. Arkansas
   D. New Jersey

3. Which term is used for intentionally and systematic destruction of a national, racial, religious or ethic group. The term is commonly applied to the policies of Nazis during World War II?

   A. Genocide
   B. Mass killing
   C. Homicide
   D. Ethnic-cleansing

4. How do international norms independently impact the advancement of human rights?

   A. They do not, because states are only influenced by the pursuit of power
   B. Governments feel guilty if they do not try to protect and advance human rights
   C. The UN is able to enforce international human rights norms
   D. None of the options given is correct

5. What day no most countries celebrate as Human Rights Day?

   A. 1 January
   B. 10 December
   C. 2 March
   D. None of the options given is correct

6. What does the UN Charter say about human rights?

   A. It reaffirms faith in fundamental human rights, in the dignity and worth of the human person, in the equal rights of men and women and of nations large and small
   B. It makes no explicit reference, but mentions that peace and security are linked with individual rights
   C. The UN Charter says that human rights are universal and that all members must respect them fully or action will be taken by the Security Council
   D. None of the options given are correct

7. The International Bill of Human Rights provides:

   A. A list of economic human rights
   B. The rights that all citizens hold
   C. A list of indivisible human rights covering civil and political rights
   D. An authoritative list of universal human rights covering civil, and political rights and economic, social and cultural rights

8. What was the immediate purpose of the Commission on Human Rights?

   A. To draft the Universal Declaration of Human Rights
   B. To organize peace keeping forces in the Congo
   C. To prosecute military dictators
   D. None of these options gives is correct

9. Which of the following treaties is considered part of the “International Bill of Human Rights”?

   A. International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights
   B. Convention against Torture
   C. Convention on the Rights of the Child
   D. International Convention on the Protection of the Rights of All Migrant Workers and Members of Their Families

10. International conflicts that concern tangible “goods” have special importance when they have to do with:

    A. religious conflicts
    B. control of national governments
    C. territory
    D. trade conflicts