QCM : Justice and Resistance in Cuba — 10 questions

Questions et réponses du QCM

1. What was a major violation of legal rights experienced by the Cuban revolutionary leader during his detention?

He was allowed a private consultation with his lawyer.
He was kept in incommunicado detention for 76 days without legal aid.
He was granted a public trial with media coverage.
He was able to communicate freely with his family.

He was kept in incommunicado detention for 76 days without legal aid.

Explication

The leader was kept in incommunicado detention for 76 days, during which he was denied legal aid, communication, and proper trial procedures, violating fundamental legal rights.

2. What was a significant legal violation during the trial of the Cuban revolutionary leader?

The defendant was detained incommunicado for 76 days without legal counsel.
The trial was conducted openly with full legal rights.
The defendant was allowed to communicate with their lawyer throughout.
Legal counsel was provided only after the trial concluded.

The defendant was detained incommunicado for 76 days without legal counsel.

Explication

The trial's illegal nature is highlighted by the defendant's incommunicado detention for 76 days without legal counsel, violating basic legal rights.

3. How did the regime justify its actions against the revolutionary leader, and what was the truth about the weapons involved in the attack on Moncada?

The regime claimed the attack was a peaceful protest.
The regime falsely claimed the attack was planned by ex-President Prío with many weapons, but in reality, only one machine gun was used, and no grenades.
The regime admitted the attack was a mistake and had no weapons involved.
The regime claimed the attack was financed by foreign governments, and there were many weapons used.

The regime falsely claimed the attack was planned by ex-President Prío with many weapons, but in reality, only one machine gun was used, and no grenades.

Explication

The regime falsely claimed the attack was financed by foreign money and involved many weapons, but in fact, only one machine gun was used, and there were no grenades, exposing the propaganda as lies.

4. Which law did the regime misuse to justify repression against the revolutionary leader?

Article 148 of the Social Defense Code.
Article 22 of the Civil Code.
The 1940 Constitution.
Article 5 of the International Law.

Article 148 of the Social Defense Code.

Explication

The regime misused Article 148 of the Social Defense Code to justify repression, contravening constitutional principles.

5. What is the historical and philosophical basis for the right to rebel against tyranny, as emphasized in the trial speech?

Rebellion is considered illegal and unjustifiable according to all historical examples.
The right to resist tyranny is a sacred and ancient principle supported by major philosophers and enshrined in constitutions like Cuba's 1940 Constitution.
The right to rebellion is a new concept introduced in the 20th century.
Rebellion is only justified in modern times, supported by contemporary laws.

The right to resist tyranny is a sacred and ancient principle supported by major philosophers and enshrined in constitutions like Cuba's 1940 Constitution.

Explication

The speech emphasizes that the right to resist tyranny is a sacred, historical, and philosophical principle supported by thinkers from antiquity to modern times, and is enshrined in laws such as Cuba's 1940 Constitution.

6. How was the attack on Moncada characterized in terms of scale and purpose?

A small-scale, heroic effort, not a military invasion.
A full-scale military invasion with international support.
An insignificant act with no symbolic value.
A diplomatic negotiation gone wrong.

A small-scale, heroic effort, not a military invasion.

Explication

The attack on Moncada was a small but heroic effort, not a large military invasion, symbolizing resistance.

7. What role did propaganda play in the regime’s control during the trial?

It involved the fabrication of evidence and false claims about weapons and foreign financing.
It provided truthful and transparent information about the trial.
It was used to support the defendant's case.
Propaganda was not used at all during this period.

It involved the fabrication of evidence and false claims about weapons and foreign financing.

Explication

The regime employed propaganda to manipulate public perception, fabricating evidence and making false claims.

8. According to the revision sheet, what is the fundamental moral principle supporting resistance against tyranny?

The right to resist tyranny as a fundamental, historical, and moral principle.
Obedience to government as the highest moral duty.
The illegitimacy of all forms of resistance.
The acceptance of dictatorship as necessary for order.

The right to resist tyranny as a fundamental, historical, and moral principle.

Explication

The sheet emphasizes that the right to resist tyranny is a fundamental, historical, and moral principle.

9. What does the comparative table highlight about the 'Illegitimate government' in Cuba?

It is a coup d’état, usurpation, and violates constitutional order, perpetuating tyranny.
It is a democratically elected government with broad support.
It was installed legally following free elections.
It represents the will of the Cuban people through a constitutional process.

It is a coup d’état, usurpation, and violates constitutional order, perpetuating tyranny.

Explication

The table emphasizes that the government is illegitimate due to a coup d’état and constitutional violations, leading to systemic repression.

10. How does the attack on Moncada contribute to the moral and legal justification for resistance?

Despite errors, it symbolizes heroism and resistance rooted in moral, legal, and historical principles.
It was a criminal act with no justification.
It was an international invasion contrary to law.
It was an unsuccessful military operation with no strategic value.

Despite errors, it symbolizes heroism and resistance rooted in moral, legal, and historical principles.

Explication

The attack, though not perfect, is considered a symbol of heroism and resistance, with rootings in moral and legal principles.

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Illegal detention — duration?

76 days incommunicado

Incommunicado detention—effect?

Prevents legal aid and court appearance.

Regime’s laws — misuse of?

Article 148 of the Social Defense Code

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