Why Are Established Democracies Sometimes Reluctant to Sign International Human

question 42

Multiple Choice

Why are established democracies sometimes reluctant to sign international human rights treaties?

• A)Reliance on internal processes to protect human rights
• B)Lack of concern for the protection of human rights in other countries
• C)Interest in maintaining freedom of action to suppress domestic dissent
• D)Fear of coercive power of international institutions enforcing agreements

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Definitions:

Oral Promise

A commitment or agreement made through spoken words rather than in writing, which may or may not be legally binding depending on the context.

Concurrent Condition

Conditions in a contract that require both parties to perform certain actions simultaneously.

"As Is"

A term used in sales indicating that the buyer accepts the item in its current condition without warranties.

Main Purpose Construction Rule

A legal principle that allows for the enforcement of verbal contracts related to the main purpose of a transaction.