International Law

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What is the primary source of international law?

  1. Treaties

  2. Customary International Law

  3. General Principles of Law

  4. Judicial Decisions


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Customary international law is a body of rules that have been accepted as binding by states through a consistent and uniform practice over a long period of time.

Which international court is responsible for resolving disputes between states?

  1. International Court of Justice

  2. International Criminal Court

  3. Permanent Court of Arbitration

  4. World Trade Organization Dispute Settlement Body


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The International Court of Justice is the principal judicial organ of the United Nations. It is responsible for settling legal disputes between states and for giving advisory opinions on legal questions referred to it by authorized UN organs and specialized agencies.

What is the principle of non-intervention in international law?

  1. States have the right to interfere in the internal affairs of other states.

  2. States have a duty to intervene in the internal affairs of other states to protect human rights.

  3. States have the right to intervene in the internal affairs of other states to protect their own national interests.

  4. States have a duty to refrain from intervening in the internal affairs of other states.


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The principle of non-intervention is a fundamental principle of international law that prohibits states from intervening in the internal affairs of other states.

What is the doctrine of state immunity?

  1. States are immune from the jurisdiction of foreign courts.

  2. States are not immune from the jurisdiction of foreign courts.

  3. States are immune from the jurisdiction of foreign courts only in certain circumstances.

  4. States are immune from the jurisdiction of foreign courts only when they are acting in a sovereign capacity.


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The doctrine of state immunity is a principle of international law that grants states immunity from the jurisdiction of foreign courts.

What is the law of the sea?

  1. The body of law that governs the use of the oceans and seas.

  2. The body of law that governs the use of the seabed and subsoil.

  3. The body of law that governs the use of marine resources.

  4. All of the above.


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The law of the sea is the body of law that governs the use of the oceans and seas, the seabed and subsoil, and marine resources.

What is the principle of uti possidetis?

  1. The principle that states have the right to acquire territory by conquest.

  2. The principle that states have the right to acquire territory by prescription.

  3. The principle that states have the right to acquire territory by accretion.

  4. The principle that states have the right to acquire territory by cession.


Correct Option:
Explanation:

The principle of uti possidetis is the principle that states have the right to acquire territory by uti possidetis, which means "as you possess".

What is the principle of self-determination?

  1. The principle that all peoples have the right to freely determine their political status and pursue their economic, social, and cultural development.

  2. The principle that all peoples have the right to freely choose their own government.

  3. The principle that all peoples have the right to freely choose their own economic system.

  4. The principle that all peoples have the right to freely choose their own social system.


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The principle of self-determination is the principle that all peoples have the right to freely determine their political status and pursue their economic, social, and cultural development.

What is the principle of non-discrimination?

  1. The principle that all persons are equal before the law and are entitled to equal protection of the law.

  2. The principle that all persons are entitled to equal opportunities in employment, education, and other areas of life.

  3. The principle that all persons are entitled to equal treatment regardless of their race, color, sex, religion, or national origin.

  4. All of the above.


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The principle of non-discrimination is the principle that all persons are equal before the law and are entitled to equal protection of the law, equal opportunities in employment, education, and other areas of life, and equal treatment regardless of their race, color, sex, religion, or national origin.

What is the principle of proportionality?

  1. The principle that the use of force must be proportional to the threat posed.

  2. The principle that the use of force must be necessary and unavoidable.

  3. The principle that the use of force must be discriminate and minimize civilian casualties.

  4. All of the above.


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The principle of proportionality is the principle that the use of force must be proportional to the threat posed, necessary and unavoidable, and discriminate and minimize civilian casualties.

What is the principle of due process?

  1. The principle that all persons are entitled to a fair and impartial hearing before being deprived of life, liberty, or property.

  2. The principle that all persons are entitled to be represented by an attorney.

  3. The principle that all persons are entitled to be informed of the charges against them.

  4. All of the above.


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The principle of due process is the principle that all persons are entitled to a fair and impartial hearing before being deprived of life, liberty, or property, to be represented by an attorney, and to be informed of the charges against them.

What is the principle of sovereign equality?

  1. The principle that all states are equal before the law.

  2. The principle that all states have the same rights and obligations.

  3. The principle that all states are entitled to respect for their sovereignty.

  4. All of the above.


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The principle of sovereign equality is the principle that all states are equal before the law, have the same rights and obligations, and are entitled to respect for their sovereignty.

What is the principle of pacta sunt servanda?

  1. The principle that treaties are binding on the parties.

  2. The principle that treaties must be performed in good faith.

  3. The principle that treaties can be terminated by mutual consent.

  4. All of the above.


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The principle of pacta sunt servanda is the principle that treaties are binding on the parties, must be performed in good faith, and can be terminated by mutual consent.

What is the principle of jus cogens?

  1. The principle that certain norms of international law are so fundamental that they cannot be derogated from by treaty.

  2. The principle that certain norms of international law are so fundamental that they are binding on all states.

  3. The principle that certain norms of international law are so fundamental that they can only be amended by a unanimous vote of the United Nations General Assembly.

  4. All of the above.


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The principle of jus cogens is the principle that certain norms of international law are so fundamental that they cannot be derogated from by treaty, are binding on all states, and can only be amended by a unanimous vote of the United Nations General Assembly.

What is the principle of erga omnes?

  1. The principle that certain obligations under international law are owed to all states.

  2. The principle that certain obligations under international law are owed to all individuals.

  3. The principle that certain obligations under international law are owed to all non-state actors.

  4. All of the above.


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The principle of erga omnes is the principle that certain obligations under international law are owed to all states, all individuals, and all non-state actors.

What is the principle of uti possidetis juris?

  1. The principle that states have the right to acquire territory by conquest.

  2. The principle that states have the right to acquire territory by prescription.

  3. The principle that states have the right to acquire territory by accretion.

  4. The principle that states have the right to acquire territory by cession.


Correct Option:
Explanation:

The principle of uti possidetis juris is the principle that states have the right to acquire territory by uti possidetis juris, which means "as you possess".

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