State Repression Human Rights Practice Quizzes

Which major historical event most directly sparked the modern human rights movement and the creation of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights?

The Holocaust during World War II

According to the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, human rights are:

Rights that everyone has solely by virtue of being human

Which of the following IR theories consider human rights a “polite fiction” in a world of sovereign states?

Realism

Which statement best captures the nature of the prohibition against torture under international law?

The prohibition against torture is absolute and allows for no exceptions, regardless of circumstances.

Which of the following best describes the practice of "extraordinary rendition" as discussed in international human rights law?

Transferring suspected terrorists or criminals between states outside of normal legal procedures, often leading to torture or abuse in other countries.

Which of the following best describes the practice of "extraordinary rendition"?

Transferring suspected terrorists or criminals between states outside of normal legal procedures, often leading to torture or abuse in other countries.

What did Poe et al., find in their comparison of US State Department and Amnesty International human rights reports?

Amnesty always rated countries more harshly

According to Christopher J. Fariss, what is the primary reason respect for human rights has improved globally over time, even though reported levels of abuse sometimes appear stable or increase?

The definitions and standards for what constitutes a human rights violation have become more stringent and comprehensive over time

Which concept does the readings for today (09/18)  introduce to explain why leaders sometimes allow or ignore the harmful actions of their agents?

Can’t control vs. won’t control

According to Danneman and Ritter (2014), what factor most strongly predicts an increase in state repression?

Civil conflict occurring in geographically proximate neighboring states

Which of the following statements best summarizes the dual impact of the internet on human rights?

The internet has both empowered activists and marginalized communities to organize and document abuses, while simultaneously enabling new forms of digital repression and surveillance by governments.