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- 1. Multiple Choice
Bilateral treaties are
binding agreements between two nations
non-binding agreements between two nations
non-binding agreements between several nations
binding agreements between several nations
- 2. Multiple Choice
Key rights of nation-states include
sovereignty
equality
territorial integrity
political independence
- 3. Multiple Choice
The International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights includes the following rights/protections
no-one shall be subjected to torture
no-one shall be held in slavery
everyone charged with a criminal offence shall have the right to be presumed innocent until proved guilty according to law.
enjoyment of just and favourable conditions of work
- 4. Multiple Choice
The International Covenant on Social, Economic and Cultural rights includes reference to
the right of everyone to social security, including social insurance.
the right of everyone to an adequate standard of living for himself and his family, including adequate food, clothing and housing, and to the continuous improvement of living conditions.
Everyone convicted of a crime shall have the right to his conviction and sentence being reviewed by a higher tribunal according to law.
Any propaganda for war shall be prohibited by law.
- 5. Multiple Choice
The primary responsibility of the International Court of Justice is
investigating breaches in international law
resolving matters between nation-states
advising nations in conflict
making judgments about human rights infringements
- 6. Multiple Choice
The concept of sovereignty means
states and territories of Australia do not have to follow federal legislation
countries do not have to follow treaty obligations
the government of a country has ultimate power
nations have the right to create, regulate and determine their own governance
- 7. Multiple Choice
A predecessor of the United Nations was the
League of Nations
Group of Nations
Block of Nations
European Union
- 8. Multiple Choice
Which of the following are express rights
right to vote
right to trial by jury
freedom of speech
freedom of religion
- 9. Multiple Choice
Section 51 (xxxi) of Australia's Constitution relates to
Acquisition of property by the government on fair terms
Freedom of political communication
Trial by Jury
Freedom of Religion
- 10. Multiple Choice
Section 92 of Australia's Constitution relates to
Trial by Jury
Freedom of Religion
Free Trade and Commerce between the states of Australia
no answers are correct
- 11. Multiple Choice
The Right to a Trial by Jury is limited because
not all courts have juries (only indictable offences)
some states do not have juries in their courts
only people who can afford to pay for a jury have one at their trial
no answers are correct
- 12. Multiple Choice
Resolution for discrimination complaints occurs in Australia through
AHRC conciliation processes
Federal Court cases
International Committees of Justice
Inter-state cooperation
- 13. Multiple Choice
An independent Australian Government agency that provides recommendations for law reform to Government on issues referred to it by the Attorney-General of Australia
Australia Constitutional Agency
Australian Law Reform Commission
Queensland Law Reform Commission
Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade
- 14. Multiple Choice
Amnesty International is an example of a
IGO
NGO
UN organ
all answers are correct
- 15. Multiple Choice
Ratification is
not the same process in all countries
only completed in Australia once the treaty is tabled in parliament to discuss ramifications for domestic law
the responsibility of the Australian Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade
a commitment to be bound by the obligations of a treaty
- 16. Multiple Choice
The Disability Discrimination Act (Cth) became law in
1992
2004
1975
1984
- 17. Multiple Choice
This document is considered the foundation of human rights in English-speaking countries
Bill of Rights
Magna Carta
Bible
Constitution
- 18. Multiple Choice
The United Nations Charter
sets out the aims and purpose of the UN
establishes the rules of operation
establishes its composition; key organs
- 19. Multiple Choice
Inter-state complaints can be resolved by the
International Court of Justice
High Court of Australia
UN General Assembly
Security Council
- 20. Fill in the Blank
The section of Australia's Constitution relating to religious freedom
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