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