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According to the definition in paragraph 2, which of the following examples correctly reflects a “basic human right?” Check all that apply.
A newspaper like The New York Times can criticize a policy decision made by the president without fear of retribution.
A member of a controversial religion, like Scientology, can meet in his church with other Scientologists and worship according to their beliefs.
A young, African-American male cannot be pulled over by a police officer and have his car searched without consent or reasonable suspicion of a crime.
A suspected member of a terrorist organization, when caught, cannot be tortured or threatened to be tortured by a government official or representative.
According to paragraph 3, the U.S.S.R. believes that governments -
are more powerful when they are controlled by the people.
should not be given access to the rights of its citizens.
should be given absolute rights by its people.
are more effective when they are controlled by its citizens.
In paragraph 4, Roosevelt implies that the press in the U.S.S.R. -
is not truly free because it has the power to abolish a newspaper that publishes controversial ideas.
is superior to the press in America because the government subsidizes the cost for machinery, paper, and employee’s salaries.
can publish ideas that criticize the basic policies and beliefs of the Communist government, as long as it is not subsidized by the government.
is the best model for establishing a government-subsidized newspaper.
In paragraph 5, Roosevelt suggests that -
the freedom to choose one’s job is an American value that is shared by the Soviet Union.
economic insecurity can cause society to devalue freedom.
the Soviet Union’s definition of “the right to work” and America’s definition of “the right to work” are similar.
Americans would be satisfied with dictatorial work assignments given by the government.
According to paragraph 7, which of the following statements would Eleanor Roosevelt most agree with?
The slow processes of democracy are the only way to safeguard basic human rights.
Benevolent dictatorships do not endanger democracy.
Public opinion is not a necessary aspect of democracy.
Shortcuts allow governments to make decisions faster and are a compromise we should all accept.
Who is the intended audience of this speech?
Lady Decker's English II students in 2020
Members of the Soviet Union in 1948
Anyone who wants to protect basic human rights
Members of the United Nations in 1948
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