Pearson Edexcel IGCSE · Global Citizenship

Human rights: Practice Questions

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

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Question 1

1 mark

According to the study of human rights, which of the following is a fundamental duty of a citizen in a global society?

Question 2

1 mark

When discussing the nature and types of human rights, which of the following is the most accurate distinction between civil rights and economic rights?

Question 3

1 mark

Which of the following statements most accurately reflects the complex justification for humanitarian intervention in a sovereign state where severe human rights abuses are occurring?

Question 4

1 mark

The Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR), which sets out the fundamental rights to be universally protected, was adopted in 1948 by which organisation?

Question 5

1 mark

Which of the following best defines the role of peacekeeping forces in the protection of human rights during active conflicts?

Question 6

2 marks

Identify two different types of human rights as outlined in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights.

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Question 7

4 marks

Explain the difference between humanitarian intervention and peacekeeping in the context of protecting human rights during conflicts.

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Question 8

6 marks

Evaluate the role of peacekeeping in the protection of human rights during active conflict, and explain how these operations differ from humanitarian intervention in terms of state consent and use of force.

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Question 9

3 marks

(a) In the context of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, explain what is meant by the term 'universal'.
(b) List two specific duties or responsibilities that an individual citizen has toward the rights and freedoms of others in their community.

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Question 10

4 marks

(a) Explain why different cultural interpretations can sometimes lead to debates or disagreements regarding the application of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights.
(b) Describe the role of 'humanitarian intervention' and 'peacekeeping' in protecting human rights during a period of international or civil conflict. Provide two distinct ways these actions protect vulnerable populations.

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