- 1. Public international law, also known as the law of nations, encompasses the rules, principles, and norms that govern the relationships and interactions between sovereign states, international organizations, and other actors on the global stage. It serves as the legal framework for addressing issues of collective concern, such as human rights, peace and security, trade, and the environment. Public international law is based on treaties, customary practices, and the decisions of international courts and tribunals, and plays a crucial role in promoting cooperation, resolving disputes, and upholding the principles of justice and equality in the international community.
Which of the following is a primary source of international law?
A) Customary law
B) Judicial decisions
C) Treaties
D) Academic writings
- 2. What entity is primarily responsible for the maintenance of international peace and security?
A) NATO
B) European Union
C) World Trade Organization
D) United Nations
- 3. Which court hears disputes between states based on international law?
A) International Criminal Court
B) European Court of Human Rights
C) International Court of Justice
D) World Trade Organization Appellate Body
- 4. What is the term used to describe the power of a state to govern its territory and population?
A) Sovereignty
B) Hegemony
C) Imperium
D) Emirate
- 5. Which institution is responsible for the settlement of investment disputes between states and investors?
A) International Centre for Settlement of Investment Disputes (ICSID)
B) UN Security Council
C) International Criminal Court
D) Permanent Court of Arbitration
- 6. Which treaty governs the law of the sea?
A) Vienna Convention on Diplomatic Relations
B) United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS)
C) Outer Space Treaty
D) Montevideo Convention
- 7. Who can bring a case before the International Court of Justice?
A) International organizations
B) Non-state actors
C) Individuals
D) States
- 8. What term is used to describe the wrongful use of force by one state against another?
A) Incursion
B) Coercion
C) Aggression
D) Insurgency
- 9. What term refers to the legal process by which a state withdraws from a treaty?
A) Annulment
B) Severance
C) Denunciation
D) Repudiation
- 10. Which court is responsible for prosecuting individuals for genocide, crimes against humanity, and war crimes?
A) International Criminal Court
B) Permanent Court of Arbitration
C) European Court of Human Rights
D) International Court of Justice
- 11. Which organization oversees global trade rules and negotiations?
A) United Nations Development Programme
B) World Trade Organization
C) International Monetary Fund
D) International Labour Organization
- 12. The United Nations Charter was adopted in which year?
A) 1948
B) 1955
C) 1945
D) 1919
- 13. What is the process by which states may choose not to be bound by certain provisions of a treaty?
A) Exclusion
B) Reservation
C) Suspension
D) Derogation
- 14. What term refers to the cessation of mutual hostilities between states, often leading to a formal agreement?
A) Armistice
B) Sanctions
C) Extradition
D) Suspension
- 15. Who has the primary responsibility for the maintenance of international peace and security under the UN Charter?
A) The General Assembly
B) The Secretary-General
C) The International Court of Justice
D) The Security Council
- 16. Which international treaty established the International Criminal Court?
A) Vienna Convention
B) Rome Statute
C) Hague Conventions
D) Geneva Conventions
- 17. Which treaty established the World Trade Organization (WTO)?
A) The Oslo Accords
B) The Dayton Agreement
C) The Camp David Accords
D) The Marrakesh Agreement
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