Sources of International Law

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Which of the following is a source of international law?

  1. Treaties

  2. Customary international law

  3. General principles of law

  4. Judicial decisions

  5. All of the above


Correct Option: E
Explanation:

All of the above are sources of international law.

What is the difference between a treaty and a customary international law?

  1. A treaty is a written agreement between two or more states, while customary international law is a set of rules that have been accepted by states over time.

  2. A treaty is binding on the states that have signed it, while customary international law is binding on all states.

  3. A treaty can be amended or terminated by the states that have signed it, while customary international law cannot be amended or terminated.

  4. All of the above.

  5. None of the above.


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

All of the above are differences between a treaty and a customary international law.

What are the general principles of law?

  1. A set of rules that have been accepted by states over time.

  2. A set of rules that are common to all legal systems.

  3. A set of rules that are based on reason and justice.

  4. All of the above.

  5. None of the above.


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

All of the above are general principles of law.

What is the role of judicial decisions in international law?

  1. Judicial decisions can help to interpret treaties and customary international law.

  2. Judicial decisions can help to develop new rules of international law.

  3. Judicial decisions can help to enforce international law.

  4. All of the above.

  5. None of the above.


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

All of the above are roles of judicial decisions in international law.

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

  1. Treaties

  2. Customary international law

  3. General principles of law

  4. Judicial decisions

  5. Domestic law


Correct Option: E
Explanation:

Domestic law is not a source of international law.

What is the relationship between international law and domestic law?

  1. International law is superior to domestic law.

  2. Domestic law is superior to international law.

  3. International law and domestic law are equal.

  4. The relationship between international law and domestic law depends on the specific circumstances.

  5. None of the above.


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The relationship between international law and domestic law depends on the specific circumstances, such as the nature of the international law rule, the nature of the domestic law rule, and the constitutional system of the state.

What is the doctrine of incorporation?

  1. The doctrine that international law is automatically incorporated into domestic law.

  2. The doctrine that international law is only incorporated into domestic law if it is specifically adopted by the state.

  3. The doctrine that international law is only incorporated into domestic law if it is customary international law.

  4. The doctrine that international law is only incorporated into domestic law if it is a treaty.

  5. None of the above.


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The doctrine of incorporation is the doctrine that international law is only incorporated into domestic law if it is specifically adopted by the state.

What is the doctrine of transformation?

  1. The doctrine that international law is automatically transformed into domestic law.

  2. The doctrine that international law is only transformed into domestic law if it is specifically adopted by the state.

  3. The doctrine that international law is only transformed into domestic law if it is customary international law.

  4. The doctrine that international law is only transformed into domestic law if it is a treaty.

  5. None of the above.


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The doctrine of transformation is the doctrine that international law is only transformed into domestic law if it is specifically adopted by the state.

What is the difference between the doctrine of incorporation and the doctrine of transformation?

  1. The doctrine of incorporation is a monist doctrine, while the doctrine of transformation is a dualist doctrine.

  2. The doctrine of incorporation is a federalist doctrine, while the doctrine of transformation is a unitary doctrine.

  3. The doctrine of incorporation is a positivist doctrine, while the doctrine of transformation is a natural law doctrine.

  4. All of the above.

  5. None of the above.


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The doctrine of incorporation is a monist doctrine, which means that it views international law and domestic law as a single legal system. The doctrine of transformation is a dualist doctrine, which means that it views international law and domestic law as two separate legal systems.

Which of the following is an example of a monist state?

  1. The United States

  2. The United Kingdom

  3. France

  4. Germany

  5. All of the above


Correct Option: E
Explanation:

All of the above are examples of monist states.

Which of the following is an example of a dualist state?

  1. The United States

  2. The United Kingdom

  3. France

  4. Germany

  5. None of the above


Correct Option: E
Explanation:

None of the above are examples of dualist states.

What is the International Law Commission?

  1. A body of experts that codifies international law.

  2. A body of experts that develops new rules of international law.

  3. A body of experts that interprets international law.

  4. All of the above.

  5. None of the above.


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

All of the above are functions of the International Law Commission.

What is the role of the International Court of Justice in the development of international law?

  1. The International Court of Justice can help to interpret treaties and customary international law.

  2. The International Court of Justice can help to develop new rules of international law.

  3. The International Court of Justice can help to enforce international law.

  4. All of the above.

  5. None of the above.


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

All of the above are roles of the International Court of Justice in the development of international law.

What is the relationship between international law and morality?

  1. International law is based on morality.

  2. Morality is based on international law.

  3. International law and morality are independent of each other.

  4. The relationship between international law and morality is complex and varies depending on the specific circumstances.

  5. None of the above.


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The relationship between international law and morality is complex and varies depending on the specific circumstances. In some cases, international law may be based on morality, while in other cases, morality may be based on international law. In still other cases, international law and morality may be independent of each other.

What is the future of international law?

  1. International law will become more important in the future.

  2. International law will become less important in the future.

  3. International law will remain the same in the future.

  4. The future of international law is uncertain.

  5. None of the above.


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The future of international law is uncertain. Some experts believe that international law will become more important in the future, while others believe that it will become less important. Still others believe that international law will remain the same. The future of international law will depend on a number of factors, including the state of the global economy, the state of the environment, and the state of international relations.

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