Definitions

Question 1

Accession

Answer 1

When a nation-state enters into a treaty that has already been formed after it has been negotiated and signed by other states.

(entering pre-formed treaty)

Question 2

Assembly

Answer 2

A group of people gathered together in one place for common purpose

Question 3

Formal agreement entered into by two nation states

Answer 3

Bilateral agreement

Question 4

Civil Rights

Answer 4

A class of rights that protect individuals’ freedom from infringement by government, social organisations and private individuals

Question 5

Convention

Answer 5

Similar to a treaty, but more on specific matters and issues, and sometimes a less formal nature. (used synonymously with covenant and treaty)

Question 6

Covenant

Answer 6

Similar to convention in use and effect; used synonymously with covenant and treaty.

Question 7

Public meeting or march protesting against something or expressing views or on a political issue.

Answer 7

Demonstration.

Question 8

Freedom of Expression

Answer 8

the right to express your opinion on any medium; a human right under Article 19 of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights and recognised in international human rights law in the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights (ICCPR)

Question 9

Freedom of opinion

Answer 9

The right to communicate one’s opinions and ideas without fear of government retaliation or censorship

Question 10

What is a human right, and what are the four key components

Answer 10

Human rights fundamental rights that are considered to belong to every person regardless of race, gender, age, nationality or religion

1. Inalienable
2. Indivisible
3. Universal
4. Interdependent

Question 11

Human Right treaty

Answer 11

an agreement and obligation undertaken by signatory nations to ensure that everyone enjoys the human rights set out in the treaty

Question 12

a right that is not clearly outlined in the Australian Constitution but suggested or inferred in the text.

Answer 12

Implied right

Question 13

International Laws

Answer 13

a body of rules established by custom or treaty and recognised by nations as binding in their relations with one another

Question 14

formal agreement entered into by more than two nation-states

Answer 14

Multilateral agreement

Question 15

Protest

Answer 15

a statement or action expressing disapproval or objection to something.

Question 16

Ratification

Answer 16

process of full adoption of the obligations imposed by a treaty or covenant into Australian law by the passing of legislation through the federal parliament that mirrors and enacts the treaty obligations

Question 17

Rally

Answer 17

a mass meeting of people making a political protest or showing support for a cause.

Question 18

Right

Answer 18

the privilege or power to be able to do something; some rights are recognised by law

Question 19

Reservation

Answer 19

when a nation-state does not wish to be bound by every provision in a treaty so ratifies only the parts of the treaty by which it does agree to be bound.

Question 20

Regulated Right

Answer 20

a right that is regulated, defined and controlled in legislation.

Question 21

the concept that a government exercises full control over affairs within a geographical or territorial limit; this means it can pass laws and enforce them within this area and exists as an essentially independent legal and political body in this space. Article 2.1 confirms equal sovereignty of all members of United Nations

Answer 21

Sovereignty

Question 22

States

Answer 22

Countries recognised as having legal standing under international law as they have a defined territory, one government and a permanent population coupled with the ability to enter relationships recognised by law with other states

Question 23

Treaties

Answer 23

Formalised agreement between two or more nations about a particular area of mutual interest; often used synonymously with covenant and convention

Question 24

the idea that a state has the right to its own territory and another state should not do anything to infringe that right.

Answer 24

Territorial integrity