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The International Criminal Court’s main responsibility is to

prosecute individuals for human rights violations.

punish countries for human rights violations.

promote human rights of individuals worldwide.

settle human rights disputes between countries.

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In 1948, the United Nations created the Universal Declaration of Human Rights to

restrict people’s basic rights.

prosecute countries that violate people’s rights

recognize people’s basic rights.

support countries that violate people’s rights.

In response to a 2010 earthquake in Haiti that killed 100,000 people, UNICEF

led the effort to rebuild the country in the wake of the devastation.

helped the many mothers and children in need of assistance.

sent peacekeeping troops to maintain order following the disaster.

assisted with the health crisis caused by the devastation.

A goal of the United Nation’s International Court of Justice is to

prosecute officials accused of committing war crimes.

oversee the day-to-day operation of the organization.

deploy peacekeepers to maintain order between nations.

settle disputes between nations without the need of war.

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What conclusion was reached by the High Commissioner for Human Rights group based on the UN report of human rights violations in North Korea?

It found that North Korean officials prevented food, medicine and other international aid from reaching citizens.

It found that North Korean officials murdered, starved and tortured thousands of prisoners of war.

It found that North Korean officials stockpiled weapons and completed nuclear tests in violation of international law.

It found that North Korean officials murdered, starved and tortured thousands of people in secret prison camps.

The excerpt is from the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. Everyone is entitled to all the rights and freedoms set forth in this Declaration, without distinction of any kind, such as race, colour, sex, language, religion, political or other opinion, national or social origin, property, birth or other status.–Article 2,Universal Declaration of Human Rights

ensure human rights for United Nations members.

explain how human rights violators will be punished.

protect human rights of all people in the world.

grant human rights to the world’s most powerful people.

Why did the United Nations update the Geneva Convention in 1949?

to help settle disputes between nations before war breaks out

to promote worldwide peace and international cooperation

to protect POWs and civilians during times of war and conflict

to prosecute Nazis for war crimes against POWs and civilians

In 1948, the United Nations created the Universal Declaration of Human Rights to

restrict people’s basic rights.

prosecute countries that violate people’s rights

recognize people’s basic rights.

support countries that violate people’s rights.

The Allies created the United Nations after World War II to

prosecute and punish war criminals.

subdue and take over aggressive nations.

establish free international elections and rules in war.

maintain international peace and security.

The highest-ranking Nazi leader tried at Nuremberg was

Adolf Hitler.

Alfred Rosenberg.

Hermann Goring.

Julius Streicher.

What protects humanitarian aid workers during times of war?

the Universal Declaration of Human Rights

the International Criminal Court

the World Health Organization

the Geneva Convention

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Allied nations established the International Military Tribunal after World War II mainly to

determine the best way to divide the German empire.

prosecute German war criminals for their actions.

maintain international peace among all countries.

prevent war crimes from happening again.

The letter explains the treatment of prisoners of war.Of 3.6 million prisoners of war, only several hundred thousand are still able to work fully. A large part of them has starved, or died, because of the hazards of the weather. . . . The camp commanders have forbidden the civilian population to put food at the disposal of the prisoners, and they have rather let them starve to death.–Letter to defendant Wilhelm Keitelfrom Alfred Rosenberg

treated well despite the conditions.

treated poorly.

subject to execution.

subject to crimes against peace.

A goal of the United Nation’s International Court of Justice is to

prosecute officials accused of committing war crimes.

oversee the day-to-day operation of the organization.

deploy peacekeepers to maintain order between nations.

settle disputes between nations without the need of war.

The world is more aware of human rights and Geneva Convention violations because of

better technology.

better reporting.

more truthful countries.

more investigators.

The International Military Tribunal included judges and prosecutors from which countries? Check all that apply.

Britain

Soviet Union

Germany

Japan

France

Switzerland

How many Nazis were convicted of war crimes in Europe from 1945-1949?

2,000 to 3,000

3,000 to 4,000

4,000 to 5,000

5,000 to 6,000

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