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Subjects of International Law

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Which of the following is not a subject of international law?

  1. States

  2. International organizations

  3. Individuals

  4. Non-governmental organizations

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Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Individuals are not subjects of international law in their own right, but they can be granted certain rights and obligations under international law.

What is the primary source of international law?

  1. Treaties

  2. Customary international law

  3. General principles of law

  4. Judicial decisions

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Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Customary international law is the body of law that is created by the consistent and widespread practice of states.

What is the difference between a treaty and a convention?

  1. Treaties are more formal than conventions.

  2. Conventions are more formal than treaties.

  3. There is no difference between a treaty and a convention.

  4. Treaties are only between two states, while conventions are between three or more states.

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Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The terms 'treaty' and 'convention' are often used interchangeably in international law.

What is the principle of pacta sunt servanda?

  1. Treaties must be observed in good faith.

  2. Treaties must be ratified by all parties before they can enter into force.

  3. Treaties can be terminated at any time by any party.

  4. Treaties are only binding on the parties that have signed them.

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The principle of pacta sunt servanda is a fundamental principle of international law that requires states to comply with the treaties they have entered into.

What is the doctrine of rebus sic stantibus?

  1. A treaty can be terminated if there is a fundamental change in circumstances.

  2. A treaty can be terminated if one of the parties breaches the treaty.

  3. A treaty can be terminated if the parties agree to terminate it.

  4. A treaty can be terminated if the treaty is no longer relevant.

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The doctrine of rebus sic stantibus allows a state to terminate a treaty if there has been a fundamental change in circumstances that makes the treaty impossible or impracticable to perform.

What is the International Court of Justice?

  1. The principal judicial organ of the United Nations.

  2. The highest court in the world.

  3. A court that resolves disputes between states.

  4. A court that resolves disputes between individuals.

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The International Court of Justice is the principal judicial organ of the United Nations and is responsible for settling legal disputes between states.

What is the International Criminal Court?

  1. A court that prosecutes individuals for war crimes, crimes against humanity, and genocide.

  2. A court that prosecutes individuals for crimes against the environment.

  3. A court that prosecutes individuals for crimes against property.

  4. A court that prosecutes individuals for crimes against the state.

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The International Criminal Court is a court that prosecutes individuals for war crimes, crimes against humanity, and genocide.

What is the United Nations Security Council?

  1. The most powerful organ of the United Nations.

  2. The organ of the United Nations responsible for maintaining international peace and security.

  3. The organ of the United Nations responsible for promoting economic and social development.

  4. The organ of the United Nations responsible for promoting human rights.

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Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The United Nations Security Council is the organ of the United Nations responsible for maintaining international peace and security.

What is the United Nations General Assembly?

  1. The main deliberative, policymaking, and representative organ of the United Nations.

  2. The organ of the United Nations responsible for maintaining international peace and security.

  3. The organ of the United Nations responsible for promoting economic and social development.

  4. The organ of the United Nations responsible for promoting human rights.

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The United Nations General Assembly is the main deliberative, policymaking, and representative organ of the United Nations.

What is the United Nations Economic and Social Council?

  1. The organ of the United Nations responsible for promoting economic and social development.

  2. The organ of the United Nations responsible for maintaining international peace and security.

  3. The organ of the United Nations responsible for promoting human rights.

  4. The organ of the United Nations responsible for promoting environmental protection.

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The United Nations Economic and Social Council is the organ of the United Nations responsible for promoting economic and social development.

What is the United Nations Human Rights Council?

  1. The organ of the United Nations responsible for promoting human rights.

  2. The organ of the United Nations responsible for maintaining international peace and security.

  3. The organ of the United Nations responsible for promoting economic and social development.

  4. The organ of the United Nations responsible for promoting environmental protection.

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The United Nations Human Rights Council is the organ of the United Nations responsible for promoting human rights.

What is the United Nations Environment Programme?

  1. The organ of the United Nations responsible for promoting environmental protection.

  2. The organ of the United Nations responsible for maintaining international peace and security.

  3. The organ of the United Nations responsible for promoting economic and social development.

  4. The organ of the United Nations responsible for promoting human rights.

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The United Nations Environment Programme is the organ of the United Nations responsible for promoting environmental protection.

What is the World Trade Organization?

  1. The organization that regulates international trade.

  2. The organization that regulates international finance.

  3. The organization that regulates international investment.

  4. The organization that regulates international transportation.

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The World Trade Organization is the organization that regulates international trade.

What is the International Monetary Fund?

  1. The organization that regulates international finance.

  2. The organization that regulates international trade.

  3. The organization that regulates international investment.

  4. The organization that regulates international transportation.

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The International Monetary Fund is the organization that regulates international finance.

What is the World Bank?

  1. The organization that regulates international investment.

  2. The organization that regulates international trade.

  3. The organization that regulates international finance.

  4. The organization that regulates international transportation.

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The World Bank is the organization that regulates international investment.

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