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International Appellate Law

Description: This quiz covers various aspects of International Appellate Law, including the roles of international courts and tribunals, the principles of international law, and the procedures for appealing international legal decisions.
Number of Questions: 15
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Which international court is responsible for resolving disputes between states?

  1. International Court of Justice

  2. International Criminal Court

  3. International Tribunal for the Law of the Sea

  4. European Court of Human Rights


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The International Court of Justice (ICJ) 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 United Nations organs and specialized agencies.

What is the primary source of international law?

  1. Treaties and Conventions

  2. Customary International Law

  3. General Principles of Law

  4. Judicial Decisions


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Treaties and conventions are the primary source of international law. They are written agreements between states that create legally binding obligations.

Which principle of international law prohibits states from using force or the threat of force against other states?

  1. Non-Intervention

  2. Self-Determination

  3. Pacta Sunt Servanda

  4. Non-Aggression


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The principle of non-aggression prohibits states from using force or the threat of force against other states. It is a fundamental principle of international law that is enshrined in the United Nations Charter.

What is the process of appealing a decision of an international court or tribunal called?

  1. Appellate Review

  2. Judicial Review

  3. Revision

  4. Appeal


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The process of appealing a decision of an international court or tribunal is called an appeal. An appeal is a request to a higher court or tribunal to review a decision of a lower court or tribunal.

Which international court is responsible for prosecuting individuals accused of genocide, crimes against humanity, and war crimes?

  1. International Court of Justice

  2. International Criminal Court

  3. International Tribunal for the Law of the Sea

  4. European Court of Human Rights


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The International Criminal Court (ICC) is an international court that is responsible for prosecuting individuals accused of genocide, crimes against humanity, and war crimes.

What is the principle of international law that requires states to fulfill their treaty obligations in good faith?

  1. Pacta Sunt Servanda

  2. Rebus Sic Stantibus

  3. Clausula Rebus Sic Stantibus

  4. Uti Possidetis


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The principle of pacta sunt servanda requires states to fulfill their treaty obligations in good faith. It is a fundamental principle of international law that is enshrined in the Vienna Convention on the Law of Treaties.

Which international tribunal is responsible for resolving disputes relating to the interpretation and application of the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea?

  1. International Court of Justice

  2. International Criminal Court

  3. International Tribunal for the Law of the Sea

  4. European Court of Human Rights


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The International Tribunal for the Law of the Sea (ITLOS) is an international tribunal that is responsible for resolving disputes relating to the interpretation and application of the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea.

What is the principle of international law that allows a state to terminate a treaty if there has been a fundamental change of circumstances?

  1. Pacta Sunt Servanda

  2. Rebus Sic Stantibus

  3. Clausula Rebus Sic Stantibus

  4. Uti Possidetis


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The principle of rebus sic stantibus allows a state to terminate a treaty if there has been a fundamental change of circumstances. It is a principle of international law that is recognized by the Vienna Convention on the Law of Treaties.

Which international court is responsible for resolving disputes between states and private individuals or corporations?

  1. International Court of Justice

  2. International Criminal Court

  3. International Tribunal for the Law of the Sea

  4. International Centre for Settlement of Investment Disputes


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The International Centre for Settlement of Investment Disputes (ICSID) is an international court that is responsible for resolving disputes between states and private individuals or corporations.

What is the principle of international law that prohibits states from acquiring territory by force?

  1. Non-Intervention

  2. Self-Determination

  3. Uti Possidetis

  4. Non-Aggression


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The principle of uti possidetis prohibits states from acquiring territory by force. It is a principle of international law that is recognized by the United Nations Charter.

Which international court is responsible for resolving disputes between states and individuals?

  1. International Court of Justice

  2. International Criminal Court

  3. International Tribunal for the Law of the Sea

  4. European Court of Human Rights


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The European Court of Human Rights (ECHR) is an international court that is responsible for resolving disputes between states and individuals.

What is the principle of international law that requires states to respect the sovereignty of other states?

  1. Non-Intervention

  2. Self-Determination

  3. Pacta Sunt Servanda

  4. Sovereign Equality


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The principle of sovereign equality requires states to respect the sovereignty of other states. It is a fundamental principle of international law that is enshrined in the United Nations Charter.

Which international court is responsible for resolving disputes between states and international organizations?

  1. International Court of Justice

  2. International Criminal Court

  3. International Tribunal for the Law of the Sea

  4. United Nations Administrative Tribunal


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The United Nations Administrative Tribunal (UNAT) is an international court that is responsible for resolving disputes between states and international organizations.

What is the principle of international law that prohibits states from intervening in the internal affairs of other states?

  1. Non-Intervention

  2. Self-Determination

  3. Pacta Sunt Servanda

  4. Sovereign Equality


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

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

Which international court is responsible for resolving disputes between states and foreign investors?

  1. International Court of Justice

  2. International Criminal Court

  3. International Tribunal for the Law of the Sea

  4. International Centre for Settlement of Investment Disputes


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The International Centre for Settlement of Investment Disputes (ICSID) is an international court that is responsible for resolving disputes between states and foreign investors.

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