The Universal Periodic Review Is

question 19

Multiple Choice

The Universal Periodic Review is

• A) an approach adopted by Human Rights Watch (an NGO)in which it writes annual reports on countries' human rights records.
• B) an approach adopted by the United States in which the Department of State writes annual reports on countries' human rights records.
• C) an approach adopted by the UN Human Rights Council in which each state evaluates the strengths and weaknesses of its own human rights record.
• D) an approach adopted by the UN Human Rights Council establishing procedures for individual complaints to be filed about states' human rights practices,and then investigated.

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Definitions:

Human Cultural Group

A human cultural group refers to people sharing common cultural characteristics, practices, beliefs, and values, distinguishing them from other groups.

Social Loafing

The occurrence in which people put in less effort towards attaining a goal while working as part of a team compared to when they work individually.

Free Rider Problem

A situation in group dynamics where some members benefit from resources or goods without contributing to the cost or effort, leading to potential issues in collective endeavors.

Two-Person Trip

A journey or excursion taken together by two individuals.