Which of the Following Is True of the Actions the United

question 38

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is True of the actions the United Nations has taken toward human rights protections?

• A) The UN sets international standards but does not engage in active monitoring because monitoring impinges on state sovereignty.
• B) The UN engages in active monitoring, but has not played a role in enforcement, because enforcement impinges on state sovereignty.
• C) The UN has authorized the use of economic sanctions to enforce human rights, but not the use of force because force impinges on state sovereignty.
• D) The UN has authorized the use of force to protect human rights, but only with the consent of the governments of the states where the abuses are occurring.
• E) The UN has authorized the use of force to protect human rights in states without the consent of the governments concerned.

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Definitions:

Soft Vs. Hard

Describes approaches or methods that vary in their level of directness, force, or rigidity, often used in the context of negotiations or leadership styles.

Ingratiation

A social influence strategy where an individual attempts to make oneself more likeable to another, often through flattery or the offering of praise.

Indirect

A method or approach that is not straightforward or direct, often involving secondary or alternative means to achieve an end.

Evasion

The act of avoiding something undesired, such as responsibilities, questions, or physical obstacles, often through skill or deceit.