Question 1

About one-fifth of the world today lives in extreme poverty.

Accepted Answer

According to the World Bank, as of 2018, approximately 736 million people live in extreme poverty, which is roughly 9.2% of the global population.

Question 2

In democracies and developed countries, women are well represented in government and are regularly elected as heads of state.

Accepted Answer

While some democracies and developed countries have made progress in electing women to government positions, women are still underrepresented in many such countries, and female heads of state remain relatively rare.

Question 3

Sanctuaries are safe places to live where human rights are safeguarded and persecuted peoples can live in peace.

Accepted Answer

Sanctuaries are specifically designed to be safe places where persecuted individuals or groups can live without fear of violence or persecution. In these locations, human rights are protected and respected, providing a refuge for those in need.

Question 4

There is now general consensus that ethics and morality play an important part in international relations.

Accepted Answer

The importance of ethics and morality in international relations is widely accepted and acknowledged by scholars, policymakers, and diplomats. This is reflected in various international treaties, UN declarations, and ethical principles endorsed by different countries and organizations.

Question 5

Realist theory of international politics is most likely to focus on humans, human ideas, and human behavior.

Accepted Answer

Realist theory of international politics primarily focuses on the state, power, and national interest rather than individual human behavior or ideas.

Question 6

People generally agree that globalization will solve the problem of chronic poverty.

Accepted Answer

While globalization has the potential to stimulate economic growth and create jobs in developing countries, it is not a guaranteed solution to chronic poverty. The benefits of globalization must be shared equitably and policies must be in place to address inequality, corruption and other systemic issues that perpetuate poverty.

Question 7

Ethnocentrism has often been used as a rationale for committing genocide.

Accepted Answer

Ethnocentrism, or the belief in the superiority of one's own ethnic group, has been used as justification for acts of genocide throughout history. Examples include the Holocaust and the genocide of Native Americans in the United States.

Question 8

Some scholars have sought to incorporate new ways to measure development beyond exclusively economic indicators, as access to basic physical and social needs may be a better indicator of development than average income.

Accepted Answer

This statement is true. Some scholars argue that access to basic physical and social needs, such as healthcare, education, and social services, may be a better measure of development than just looking at average income. Other measures, such as the Human Development Index, incorporate a broader range of indicators beyond just economic factors.

Question 9

Children are typically in the group of individuals that is least likely to be victim of human rights abuses.

Accepted Answer

Children are actually one of the most vulnerable groups to human rights abuses, including child labor, child trafficking, child marriage, and recruitment by armed groups. Additionally, children may also experience discrimination and lack of access to education and healthcare.

Question 10

UNICEF is an international organization that seeks to improve living conditions for children around the world.

Accepted Answer

UNICEF (United Nations Children's Fund) is an international organization that works to improve the lives of children around the world.

Question 11

One entity that has taken on an important role in promoting and investigating issues concerning human rights is NGOs.

Accepted Answer

NGOs (Non-Governmental Organizations) have become increasingly important in promoting and protecting human rights, often working alongside governments and international organizations to advocate for justice and equality.

Question 12

Humanitarian intervention does not infringe on state sovereignty.

Accepted Answer

Humanitarian intervention involves one state interfering in the affairs of another state to protect human rights, which infringes on the sovereignty of the state being intervened. However, proponents argue that in extreme cases where the state is not able or willing to protect its citizens, intervention may be necessary to preserve the human rights of those citizens.

Question 13

The Human Development Index measures states' comparative ability to provide for their citizen's well-being.

Accepted Answer

The Human Development Index (HDI) is a composite statistic of life expectancy, education, and income indices used to rank countries into four tiers of human development. It was developed by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) as a measurable index to assess and compare development levels across countries. Therefore, the statement is true.

Question 14

Most indigenous groups around the world use violence to achieve their objective of devolution.

Accepted Answer

This statement is not true for all indigenous groups around the world. While some may resort to violence, many indigenous groups advocate for devolution through nonviolent means such as peaceful protests, legal action, and political lobbying.

Question 15

Because human rights have been enumerated in a variety of multilateral treaties, it is very easy to monitor and punish the violation of these rights.

Accepted Answer

While human rights have been enumerated in multilateral treaties, monitoring and punishing violations can often be difficult and requires cooperation from governments and international organizations. Violations may also occur in countries that have not ratified these treaties.

Question 16

Human rights are the political rights and civil liberties recognized by the international community as something intrinsic to all individuals regardless of the country they live in.

Accepted Answer

Human rights are indeed recognized as something intrinsic to all individuals by the international community, regardless of their country of origin.

Question 17

The poorest fifth of the global population produces and consumes only 2 percent of the world's goods and services.

Accepted Answer

According to the World Bank's Development Indicators, the poorest fifth of the global population produces and consumes only 2 percent of the world's goods and services.

Question 18

The "Third Way" refers to a strategy that combines the efficiency of a free market system with governmental economic planning and regulation in an effort to produce the greatest good for the greatest number.

Accepted Answer

The statement accurately describes the concept of the "Third Way".

Question 19

Human trafficking is second only to drug trafficking as one of the most lucrative global criminal activities.

Accepted Answer

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Question 20

Life expectancy averages 67 years in the Global North.

Accepted Answer

Life expectancy in the Global North (also known as developed countries) is much higher than 67 years. As of 2021, it averages around 80 years.

Quiz 13: The Promotion of Human Development and Human Rights