States in International Law: Definition, Recognition, and Characteristics

Question 1

The principle that a state is immune from the jurisdiction of other states without its consent is known as:

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Sovereign immunity

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State responsibility

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Abuse of rights

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Non-interference

Question 2

Which of the following is NOT a defining characteristic of a failed state?

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Upholding human rights

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Lack of effective government

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Widespread violence

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Economic collapse

Question 3

The principle of self-defense, allowing a state to use force against an armed attack, is codified in which international agreement?

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United Nations Charter

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Geneva Conventions

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Rome Statute

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Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty

Question 4

When the territory of an existing state is divided into multiple new states, what type of state succession has occurred?

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Partition

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Decolonization

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Secession

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Annexation

Question 5

The concept that states should refrain from interfering in the internal affairs of other states is known as:

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Non-intervention

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Self-determination

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Peaceful coexistence

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Sovereign immunity

Question 6

What is the principle that governs the act of one state formally acknowledging the existence of another state?

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Recognition

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Sovereignty

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Non-intervention

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Self-determination

Question 7

Which of the following is NOT considered a fundamental right of states under international law?

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To use military force

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Territorial integrity

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Sovereignty

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To participate in international organizations

Question 8

Which principle prohibits one state from interfering in the internal affairs of another state?

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Non-intervention

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Sovereignty

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Self-determination

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Pacta sunt servanda

Question 9

What is the role of the United Nations in the process of state recognition?

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To facilitate recognition by admitting new states to membership

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To grant or deny recognition to new states

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To mediate disputes between states over recognition

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The UN has no role in state recognition

Question 10

What is the key distinction between de jure and de facto recognition?

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De facto recognition is conditional, while de jure recognition is permanent

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De jure recognition is conditional, while de facto recognition is permanent

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There is no distinction between de jure and de facto recognition

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De jure recognition involves recognition by a majority of states, while de facto recognition does not

Question 11

The principle of uti possidetis juris establishes that:

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Newly formed states inherit the borders established by their predecessor states.

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States have unrestrained authority to utilize their territory.

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States must uphold the territorial sovereignty of other states.

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All states are considered equal under international law.

Question 12

The concept of state succession refers to:

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The transfer of rights and obligations from one state to another.

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The recognition of a new state by an existing state.

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The process of a state gaining independence.

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The establishment of a new international organization.

Question 13

An example of a non-state actor that has been granted observer status at the United Nations is:

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Red Cross

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World Trade Organization

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European Union

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International Monetary Fund

Question 14

The International Court of Justice is the primary judicial body of:

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The United Nations

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The League of Nations

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The European Union

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The World Trade Organization

Question 15

Based on the Montevideo Convention, which attribute is NOT essential for a political entity to be considered a state?

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International recognition

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A permanent population

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A defined territory

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A government

Question 16

In international law, state recognition can take various forms. Which of the following is NOT a type of recognition?

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Subjective

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Express

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Implied

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Conditional

Question 17

Sovereign states possess specific attributes. Which of the following is NOT a recognized characteristic of sovereign states?

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Unlimited power

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Independence

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Equality

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Domestic jurisdiction

Question 18

According to the International Court of Justice, the principle of non-intervention in international law primarily prohibits states from:

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Interfering in the internal affairs of another state

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Using force against another state

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Imposing economic sanctions on another state

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Recognizing the government of another state

Question 19

The International Court of Justice has jurisdiction to adjudicate disputes between states. Which of the following is NOT a basis for the Court's jurisdiction?

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Unilateral recognition of jurisdiction

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Consent of the parties

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Treaties conferring jurisdiction

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Referral by the United Nations Security Council

Question 20

The act of recognizing a new state is primarily considered:

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A political decision

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A legal obligation

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A military necessity

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An economic transaction

Question 21

Which of the following is NOT an obligation imposed on states under international law?

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Interfering in the internal affairs of other states

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Resolving disputes peacefully

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Respecting the sovereignty of other states

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Protecting human rights

Question 22

The right of self-determination, as recognized in international law, allows a people to:

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Freely determine their political status and pursue their economic, social, and cultural development

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Intervene in the affairs of other states

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Establish a military force

Question 23

A significant consequence of state succession is:

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The transfer of territory, population, and assets from the predecessor state to the successor state

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The dissolution of the predecessor state

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The automatic recognition of the successor state by all other states

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The termination of all existing treaties

Question 24

The concept of 'sovereign immunity' in international law:

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Protects states from being sued in foreign courts

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Is absolute and cannot be waived

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Grants states unlimited power to act without accountability