Inter-American System

Question 1

What is the OAS’ main purpose?

Answer 1

To establish military alliance in the American continent

Question 2

How is the Inter-American Commission on Human Rights constituted?

Answer 2

• Autonomous organ (1959)
• 7 independent experts
• 4-year periods

Question 3

Which are some of the Inter-American Commission on Human Rights’ purposes?

Answer 3

• General research & reports
• General recommendations
• Examination of specific cases of human rights’ violations
• Receiving individual petitions

Question 4

How is the Inter-American Court constituted?

Answer 4

• 7 individual judges

- 6-year terms

Question 5

What does the Inter-American Court do?

Answer 5

• Holds cases against state parties that have recognized its jurisdiction
• Provides opinions concerning domestic laws & is consulted regarding interpretation of the American Convention