IB Diploma Programme (DP) - SL & HL · Language B

Human rights: Practice Questions

5 multiple-choice questions marked as you go, and 3 written questions with worked solutions. All on Human rights.

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Question 1

1 mark

In the context of international law, what does the principle of universality imply regarding human rights?

Question 2

1 mark

The principle of non-refoulement is a core component of international refugee law. What does it explicitly prohibit?

Question 3

1 mark

In the study of human rights, the argument of cultural relativism often critiques universalism by claiming that:

Question 4

1 mark

Which of the following is a primary objective of the Convention on the Rights of the Child (CRC)?

Question 5

1 mark

The concept of indivisibility in human rights suggests that:

Question 6

3 marks

Briefly explain the fundamental difference between a human right and a legal privilege.

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Question 7

4 marks

Under international human rights law, where is the line typically drawn regarding the freedom of expression when it involves "hate speech"?

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Question 8

5 marks

Explain how the principle of universal human rights can sometimes come into conflict with national sovereignty or local cultural practices, providing a brief example.

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