GCSECitizenship StudiesAQAExam Questions3. Rights & Responsibilities3.4 Universal Human Rights

Universal Human Rights (AQA GCSE Citizenship Studies): Exam Questions

Exam code: 8100

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Source E

Human rights abuse

In recent years some governments have taken the following actions:

In Zimbabwe, hundreds of human rights defenders and members of the main opposition party, the Movement for Democratic Change (MDC), were arrested for participating in peaceful gatherings.

In Pakistan, thousands of lawyers, journalists, human rights defenders and political activists were arrested for demanding democracy, the rule of law and an independent judiciary.

In Cuba, political prisoners remain in prison for their non-violently expressed political views or activities.

Consider the ways in which those described in Source E are suffering human rights abuse according to the Universal Declaration of Human Rights.

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Which agreement regarding human rights has been signed by all members of the Council of Europe, including the UK?

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Name one country that is not a member of the International Criminal Court.

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‘The International Criminal Court (ICC) has done more to prevent conflicts than international organisations like the United Nations (UN) and NATO.’

Considering a range of views, to what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?

In your answer you should consider:

  • the role of international humanitarian law in preventing conflicts

  • the impact of organisations, such as the ICC, UN and NATO, in preventing conflicts.

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Which of the following international organisations established the European Court of Human Rights?

  • Council of Europe

  • European Commission

  • European Council

  • European Parliament

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‘The UN Convention on the Rights of the Child has done more to protect children than any other international agreement.’

Considering a range of views, to what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?

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Explain the purpose of the Human Rights Act.

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Source F

Conventions

A – European Convention on Human Rights

B – Hague Convention

C – Salisbury Convention

D – UN Convention on the Rights of the Child

Which one of the conventions in Source F established rules of war?

  • European Convention on Human Rights

  • Hague Convention

  • Salisbury Convention

  • UN Convention on the Rights of the Child

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Source F

Conventions

A – European Convention on Human Rights

B – Hague Convention

C – Salisbury Convention

D – UN Convention on the Rights of the Child

Which one of the conventions in Source F came into force in 1990?

  • European Convention on Human Rights

  • Hague Convention

  • Salisbury Convention

  • UN Convention on the Rights of the Child

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Name two international courts.

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Source G

Conflict situations

During the course of a conflict the following may occur:

  • child soldiers may be conscripted

  • prisoners of war may be killed

  • land mines may be laid

  • cluster bombs may be dropped

  • those responsible may be left unpunished.

With reference to Source G, discuss how victims of conflict could be protected.

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