USA HISTORY

POST WAR WORLD 1946 1959

POST WAR EUROPE

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Self-determination means
A
having the right to self-govern/ independence
B
being determined to achieve something
C
Either A or B
D
None of the above
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Self-determination denotes the legal right of people to decide their own destiny in the international order. Self-determination is a core principle of international law, arising from customary international law, but also recognized as a general principle of law, and enshrined in a number of international treaties.

Detailed explanation-2: -All peoples have the right of self-determination. By virtue of that right they freely determine their political status and freely pursue their economic, social and cultural development.

Detailed explanation-3: -Autonomy: People need to feel in control of their own behaviors and goals. This sense of being able to take direct action that will result in real change plays a major part in helping people feel self-determined.

Detailed explanation-4: -According to the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights (the ICCPR), ‘[a]ll peoples have the right of self-determination. By virtue of that right they freely determine their political status and freely pursue their economic, social and cultural development.

Detailed explanation-5: -The two are quite different. In the theory of self-determination, autonomy means that you have free will and that you can stand behind your actions and their values. In other words, no one is forcing you to do something you disagree with. Independence means you don’t need or accept help, resources, or care from others.

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