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Citizenship and Human Rights — Quiz Answers

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Which apartheid-era human rights violation does this sign represent?

A
It restricted the movement of people across borders based on citizenship.
B
It used physical characteristics as determinants to restrict voting rights.
C
It led to many people being arrested for participating in peaceful protests.
D
It denied some people equal access to places based on their race.
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What type of political decision-making can take place when patriotism or nationalism becomes xenophobia?

A
increased participation in the majority religion of the nation
B
passing laws that discriminate against specific groups of people
C
court rulings that favor equality for diverse groups of citizens
D
elected leaders who protect majority opinions and minority rights
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Drag and drop each provision from the United Nations (UN) Declaration of Human Rights to match it to the correct type of right.

Answer:

Marriage shall be entered into only with the free and full consent of the intending spouses.|Everyone has the right to own property alone as well as in association with others.|Everyone has the right to life, liberty and security of person.|Everyone has the right to take part in the government of his country, directly or through freely chosen representatives.|Everyone has the right to freedom of thought, conscience and religion.

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How are the cultural perspectives of Myanmar’s government reflected in their policies?

A
Members of the Buddhist religion are given tax breaks.
B
Members of non-Buddhist religious groups are forced to leave the country.
C
Members of the Buddhist religion are denied citizenship.
D
Members of non-Buddhist religious groups are denied building permits.
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How is the United Nations (UN) Universal Declaration of Human Rights limited in its impact?

A
It serves as a guide but is nonbinding and largely unenforceable in individual countries.
B
Its provisions deal mainly with civil and political freedoms rather than economic and social conditions.
C
It was written and approved by a select number of countries for their governments and citizens.
D
Its protections do not extend to human rights issues related to religious and cultural traits.
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What is a common requirement for becoming a naturalized citizen in many countries?

A
having relatives who live in that country
B
living in the country for a certain amount of time
C
being born in that country or to parents from that country
D
giving up one’s citizenship in another country
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What does the introduction of the United Nations (UN) Universal Declaration of Human Rights say about the possibility of world peace?

A
It is unlikely to occur because countries continue to wage wars against each other.
B
It is only possible when countries recognize the equal dignity and rights of all people.
C
It is likely to occur in the near future thanks to increased communication and globalization.
D
It is possible if every country in the world becomes an active member of peace groups.
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Why might a country’s government guarantee citizens the right to health care?

A
to have informed voters
B
to ensure people contribute to society
C
to provide for the general welfare
D
to prevent conflict and disorder
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Based on this translation, how did Cyrus the Great protect human rights?

A
He released people from enslavement.
B
He took control of cities without violence.
C
He spread his religion to conquered peoples.
D
He rebuilt cities he had destroyed.

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