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Citizenship and Human Rights — Quiz

Question 5 • Geography

How is the United Nations (UN) Universal Declaration of Human Rights limited in its impact?

Answer
A
It serves as a guide but is nonbinding and largely unenforceable in individual countries.
B
Its provisions deal mainly with civil and political freedoms rather than economic and social conditions.
C
It was written and approved by a select number of countries for their governments and citizens.
D
Its protections do not extend to human rights issues related to religious and cultural traits.

Explanation

The Universal Declaration of Human Rights sets out international standards, but it is a declaration rather than a legally binding treaty. By itself, it generally cannot be enforced in a country's courts, though it has influenced later treaties and national laws. Therefore, the best answer is A: it serves as a guide but is nonbinding and largely unenforceable in individual countries.

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