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- 1. Multiple Choice
1.1 Key Terms: A legally binding agreement between states
Convention
Declaration
Treaty
Covenant
Convention, Treaty & Covenant
- 2. Multiple Choice
1.1 Key Terms: Which key term is described below:
Often synonymous with "country"; a group of people permanently occupying a fixed territory having common laws and government and capable of conducting international affairs.
Sovereignty
States
Ratification
Signatory treaty
- 3. Multiple Choice
1.1 Key Terms: Which key term is described below:
A state that is in political support of the treaty and willing to continue its engagement with the treaty process (e.g. uphold the human rights contained within a treaty).
At this stage, the treaty has not yet entered into force for that particular State.
Treaties
Ratification
Signatory treaty
Bill of Rights
- 4. Multiple Choice
1.1 Key Terms: Which key term is described below:
An investigation, independent of government, into a matter of great public importance. The purpose of which is to uncover the truth about something and to provide information (e.g. recommendations) that will inform government policy.
Ratification
Bill of Rights
Multilateral treaty
Royal Commission
- 5. Multiple Choice
1.1 Key Terms: Which of the following describes 'sovereignty'?
A document containing a formal statement of rights.
Entitling states to non-intervention in their domestic affairs, therefore giving states the ability to make laws for its citizens without external interference
The basic rights and freedoms that belong to every person that recognise the inherent value of each person, regardless of background, where they live, what they look like or their belief system.
The process undertaken by state Governments to put into place domestic measures and legislation compatible with their treaty obligations and duties
- 6. Multiple Choice
1.1 Key Terms: In order to have 'sovereignty', a state needs to:
Have a defined territory (land) with borders
Have a permanent population (citizens)
Have complete control over it's law-making, without external influence
All of the above
- 7. Multiple Choice
1.1 Key Terms: which of the following BEST describes 'ratification'
When a state decides to become a party to a UN treaty
To make sure laws in a country protect the human rights guaranteed under international law.
The process undertaken by state Governments to put into place domestic measures and legislation compatible with their treaty obligations and duties, to legal protection of the human rights guaranteed under international law.
At this stage, the treaty has not yet entered into force for that particular State. States may sign a treaty in advance of their domestic processes required for treaty ratification
- 8. Multiple Choice
1.2 - Main features of international law:
International law is best described as...
Any document or agreement created by the United Nations and no other international body or organisation.
Standards and agreements that are able to be enforced upon all nations
Always legally binding
the system of rules, principles and practices that govern relationships between nations and between nations and other international bodies.
- 9. Multiple Choice
1.2 - Main features of international law: Which of the following is NOT a main feature of the UDHR
A preamble that recognises rights as inalienable and apply equally to all people.
Monitoring provisions, ratification, interpretation and amendment process in Articles 1-2.
Core provisions that are the human rights that are protected in Articles 3-27.
the obligations of member states to work in cooperation to protect rights.
- 10. Multiple Choice
1.2 - Main features of international law: Which of the following is NOT a main feature of the ICCPR
A preamble that acknowledges that state parties recognise the civil and political rights in the UDHR.
Part 2 (Articles 2-5) that sets out the obligation that parties need to legislate to give effect to the provisions
Part 3 (Articles 6 – 27) the key provisions - civil and political rights.
Part 6 outlines the process to monitor states
- 11. Multiple Choice
How many parts is the ICCPR split into?
3
4
5
6
- 12. Multiple Choice
1.2 - Main features of international law: Which of the following is NOT a main feature of the ICESCR?
A preamble that acknowledges that state parties recognise the economic, social and cultural rights in the UDHR.
Part 1 (Article 1) states that all people have the right to self-determination
Part 3 (Articles 6-15)– sets out core provisions which are social, economic and cultural rights.
Part 4 (Articles 16-20) – establishes the Human Rights Committee to monitor
- 13. Multiple Choice
How many parts is the ICESCR split into?
3
4
5
6
- 14. Multiple Choice
Who monitors the ICCPR?
Human Rights Committee
Economic and Social Council of the UN
Civil and Political Council of the UN
The International Court of Justice
- 15. Multiple Choice
Who monitors the ICESCR?
Human Rights Committee
The Committee on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights
The Committee Civil and Political Rights
The International Court of Justice
- 16. Multiple Choice
1.3 - Main features of principal treaties: What is found in article 1 of the Convention Relating to the Status of Refugees 1951
definition of 'refugee'
the responsibilities of refugees
the principle of non-refoulement
the monitoring provisions
- 17. Multiple Choice
1.3 - Main features of principal treaties: What is the principle of 'non-refoulement' as set out under article 33 of the Convention Relating to the Status of Refugees 1951
The requirement for refugees to be treated like national or non-nationals
States shall not discriminate against refugees
A requirement on countries to not send refugees back to a place where they will be at risk of persecution.
Co-operating with the UNHCR
- 18. Multiple Choice
1.3 - Main features of principal treaties: What is set out under article 2 of the International Convention on the Elimination of all forms of Racial Discrimination 1966?
The definition of racial discrimination
The obligations (responsibilities) of states
The entitlement to all rights without discrimination
Monitoring provisions
- 19. Multiple Choice
1.3 - Main features of principal treaties: What is set out under article 11 of the Convention on the Elimination of all forms of Discrimination against Women 1979 (CEDAW)?
The definition of racial discrimination
The obligations (responsibilities) of states
The entitlement to rights
Monitoring provisions
- 20. Multiple Choice
1.3 - Main features of principal treaties: Which part of the Convention on the Rights of the Child sets out that state Parties of the Convention have agreed to ensure that children have special care and assistance.
The preamble
Article 1 - definition
Article 2 - responsibilities of states
Entitlement to right (e.g. Article 9 and 27)
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