Grade 6 Social Studies – Human Rights Quiz

1. The things a that a person is allowed to enjoy and live a normal life are known as

Responsibilities
Human wants
Human rights
Human needs
Explanation:

2. Human rights are divided into three sections, which one is not?

Political rights
Personal rights
Social rights
Economic rights
Explanation:

3. Which of the following is not a way of respecting human rights

Reporting law breakers
Deny access to justice
Strict laws on child abusers
Fair trial when arrested
Explanation:

4. The f following are ways in which human rights are violated, which one is not?

Wrongful arrest
Discrimination
Access to political party membership
Mob justice
Explanation:

5. The restoration of broken relationship is called

Revenge
Reconciliation
Justice
Punishment
Explanation:

6. When people live in harmony, there is said to be

Citizenship
Blessing
Peace
Clashes
Explanation:

7. Which one of the following is not a cause of conflict

Poverty
Lack of laws
High population
Insecurity
Explanation:

8. One of the following is not a peaceful way of solving conflicts

Revenge
Fairness and justice
Negotiations
Forgiveness
Explanation:

9. Which of these is not categorized as Human Rights?

Evil Rights
Social Rights
Civil Rights
Economic Rights
Explanation:

10. In 1948, which document was created to explain what rights that were given to all humans?

International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights
Universal Declaration of Human Rights
International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights
Declaration of Independence
Explanation:

11. _______ _______ deal with standards of judiciary and penal systems.

Civil Rights
Political Rights
Social Rights
Cultural Rights
Explanation:

12. Specific components of participation in political power are dealt within __________ ___________.

Economic Rights
Cultural Rights
Political Rights
Social Rights
Explanation:

13. The standard of living and quality of life for all people, including those not participating in economic activities are dealt within _____________ _______________.

Cultural Rights
Political Rights
Civil Rights
Social Rights
Explanation:

14. ___________ ___________ deal with the sphere of human beings working, producing, and serving.

Economic Rights
Cultural Rights
Civil Rights
Social Rights
Explanation:

15. Civil and Political Rights have as their main objective is to ___________ ______

provide resources
provide individual freedom at no cost
ensure freedom
ensure equality
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16. The main objective of economic, social, and cultural rights is to _____________ ______________.

to ensure that human rights are immutable or absolute
ensure progressive implementation of human rights
ensure immediate implementation of human rights.
ensure equality
Explanation:

17. Indivisibility, Inter-relatedness, and Interdependence should be the goals of ___________ __________.

Social Rights
Human Rights
Economic Rights
Political Rights
Explanation:

18. The state must stop others from interfering with people´s rights is the state obligation to provide ___________.

Non discrimination
Effective remedies
Protection
Adequate Progress
Explanation:

19. People must be able to participate in realizing their rights is the formal state obligation of .......

Participation
Effective remedy
Fulfillment
Adequate progress
Explanation:

20. Which one of these WILL NOT fall under the Right to Education?

Preventing bribery of judges
Not banning children from school
Community role in local schools
Raising enrollments by a certain percentage by 2020.
Explanation:

21. The unjust treatment of different categories of people on the grounds of race, age, or sex.

United Nations
Dignity
Servitude
Discrimination
Explanation:

22. Violations against people's civil rights and liberties by governments

Gandhi
Suffrage
Civil Rights
Human Right Violations
Explanation:

23. What is the purpose of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights?

To limit basic freedoms
To promote and protect human rights worldwide
To create inequality among nations
To establish a global government
Explanation:

The Universal Declaration of Human Rights was created to promote and protect human rights worldwide, not to establish a global government or limit basic freedoms.

24. Which of the following is a basic human right according to the Universal Declaration of Human Rights?

The right to watch TV all day
The right to education
The right to free ice cream
The right to own a private jet
Explanation:

The right to education is a basic human right recognized by the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, not the right to free ice cream, the right to own a private jet, or the right to watch TV all day.

25. What is the role of the government in protecting human rights?

To oppress its citizens
To promote discrimination
To ignore human rights violations
To uphold and protect human rights
Explanation:

The role of the government is to uphold and protect human rights, not ignore human rights violations, promote discrimination, or oppress its citizens.

26. Which branch of government is responsible for making and passing laws?

The military branch
The executive branch
The legislative branch
The judicial branch
Explanation:

The legislative branch is responsible for making and passing laws, not the executive branch, the judicial branch, or the military branch.

27. What is the purpose of a constitution in a country?

To establish a dictatorship
To promote corruption
To protect the rights of the citizens
To oppress the people
Explanation:

The purpose of a constitution in a country is to protect the rights of the citizens, not to establish a dictatorship, oppress the people, or promote corruption.

28. What is the purpose of the Bill of Rights in the Kenyan Constitution?

To favor one group of people over another
To limit the human rights of citizens
To oppress the people
To protect and promote human rights
Explanation:

The Bill of Rights in the Kenyan Constitution is designed to protect and promote the human rights of all citizens.

29. Which government body in Kenya is responsible for ensuring human rights are upheld?

The Judiciary
The Parliament
The Military
The Police
Explanation:

The Judiciary in Kenya plays a crucial role in interpreting laws and ensuring that human rights are upheld for all citizens.

30. What is the role of the Executive branch in protecting human rights in Kenya?

To make laws
To ensure fair trials
To enforce laws
To interpret laws
Explanation:

The Executive branch is responsible for enforcing laws that protect the human rights of all individuals in Kenya.

31. Which of the following is a violation of human rights in Kenya?

Right to education
Right to own property
Forced labor
Freedom of speech
Explanation:

Forced labor is a violation of human rights as it infringes on individuals' right to freely choose their employment and working conditions.

32. What role does the Parliament play in protecting human rights in Kenya?

Interpreting laws
Creating laws
Advising the President
Enforcing laws
Explanation:

Parliament in Kenya is responsible for creating laws that uphold and protect the human rights of all citizens in the country.

33. Which government body investigates and prosecutes human rights violations in Kenya?

The Military
The Judiciary
The Independent Policing Oversight Authority
The Police
Explanation:

The Independent Policing Oversight Authority in Kenya is tasked with investigating and prosecuting cases of human rights violations by the police force.

34. Which of the following is considered a fundamental human right in Kenya?

Right to torture
Right to privacy
Right to discriminate
Right to own property
Explanation:

The right to privacy is considered a fundamental human right in Kenya, protecting individuals from unwarranted intrusion into their personal affairs.

35. Which branch of government in Kenya is responsible for creating human rights policies?

The Legislature
The Judiciary
The President
The Executive
Explanation:

The Legislature, which consists of Parliament in Kenya, is responsible for creating policies and laws that protect and uphold human rights.

36. What is the importance of an independent judiciary in protecting human rights in Kenya?

To interpret laws fairly
To enforce unjust laws
To favor the government
To oppress the people
Explanation:

An independent judiciary is essential in ensuring that laws are interpreted fairly and impartially, thereby upholding the human rights of individuals in Kenya.

37. Which government body is tasked with defending human rights activists in Kenya?

The Police
The Military
The National Commission on Human Rights
The Judiciary
Explanation:

The National Commission on Human Rights in Kenya is responsible for defending and advocating for the rights of human rights activists in the country.

38. What is the primary function of the Judiciary in the protection of human rights in Kenya?

To create laws
To make policies
To interpret laws
To enforce laws
Explanation:

The Judiciary in Kenya plays a critical role in interpreting laws to ensure that the human rights of all citizens are upheld and protected.

39. Which of the following is a basic human right guaranteed in the Kenyan Constitution?

Right to a fair trial
Right to discriminate
Right to own slaves
Right to forced labor
Explanation:

The right to a fair trial is a fundamental human right guaranteed in the Kenyan Constitution, ensuring that all individuals receive a fair and impartial hearing before a court of law.

40. What is the role of the Police in protecting human rights in Kenya?

To suppress freedom of speech
To enforce unfair laws
To investigate and prosecute human rights violations
To discriminate based on ethnicity
Explanation:

The Police in Kenya are responsible for investigating and prosecuting cases of human rights violations to ensure that justice is served and human rights are protected.

41. Which government body is tasked with ensuring compliance with international human rights treaties in Kenya?

The Legislature
The National Commission on Human Rights
The Executive
The Judiciary
Explanation:

The Legislature in Kenya plays a key role in ensuring that the country complies with international human rights treaties by incorporating them into domestic laws.

42. What is the significance of the separation of powers in protecting human rights in Kenya?

To limit citizen rights
To concentrate power in one branch
To ensure a dictatorship
To prevent abuse of power
Explanation:

The separation of powers in Kenya helps prevent the abuse of power by ensuring that no single branch of government has unchecked authority, thereby protecting the human rights of citizens.

43. Which government body investigates allegations of corruption that violate human rights in Kenya?

The Executive
The Judiciary
The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission
The Police
Explanation:

The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission in Kenya is responsible for investigating allegations of corruption that violate human rights, such as the right to access public resources fairly.

44. What is the primary function of the President in protecting human rights in Kenya?

To make laws
To prioritize own interests
To interpret laws
To enforce laws
Explanation:

The President in Kenya is responsible for enforcing laws that protect the human rights of all citizens and ensuring that justice is upheld for all individuals in the country.

45. Which government body plays a role in raising awareness about human rights in Kenya?

The Political Parties
The Military
The Executive
The Media
Explanation:

The Media in Kenya plays a critical role in raising awareness about human rights issues and advocating for the protection of human rights for all individuals in the country.

46. What is the importance of public participation in promoting human rights in Kenya?

To suppress freedom of speech
To consolidate power in the government
To promote accountability and transparency
To limit citizen rights
Explanation:

Public participation in Kenya is crucial for promoting accountability and transparency in government actions, which are essential for protecting and upholding human rights for all citizens.

47. Which government body is responsible for conducting free and fair elections to ensure political representation and human rights in Kenya?

The Police
The Judiciary
The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission
The Executive
Explanation:

The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission in Kenya is tasked with conducting free and fair elections to ensure political representation and protect the human rights of all citizens.

48. What is the significance of the Rule of Law in protecting human rights in Kenya?

To oppress the people
To ensure equal treatment under the law
To enforce unjust laws
To favor the government
Explanation:

The Rule of Law in Kenya ensures that all individuals, regardless of their background or status, are treated equally under the law, safeguarding their human rights and ensuring justice for all.

49. Which government body is responsible for ensuring access to justice and legal aid for all individuals in Kenya?

The Judiciary
The Police
The Executive
The National Legal Aid Service
Explanation:

The National Legal Aid Service in Kenya is responsible for ensuring that all individuals have access to justice and legal aid, particularly those who cannot afford legal representation, thus promoting human rights for all.

50. What is the role of civil society organizations in Kenya in promoting human rights?

To limit citizen rights
To consolidate power in the government
To hold the government accountable
To suppress freedom of speech
Explanation:

Civil society organizations in Kenya play a crucial role in holding the government accountable and advocating for the protection of human rights, ensuring that the government upholds its obligations to its citizens.

51. Which government body is responsible for overseeing the implementation of human rights policies and programs in Kenya?

The Kenya National Commission on Human Rights
The Legislature
The Executive
The Judiciary
Explanation:

The Kenya National Commission on Human Rights is tasked with overseeing the implementation of human rights policies and programs in the country to ensure that human rights are protected and upheld for all individuals.

52. What is the importance of transparency and accountability in government actions in protecting human rights in Kenya?

To consolidate power in the government
To promote corruption
To oppress the people
To prevent abuse of power
Explanation:

Transparency and accountability in government actions are essential for preventing the abuse of power and ensuring that government officials act in the best interests of the people, thereby protecting and upholding human rights in Kenya.