Rights and Duties of States: Interactive Learning Quizzes

Question 1

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

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The right to use force indiscriminately

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The right to self-determination

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The right to sovereignty

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The right to cooperate

Question 2

Which of the following is an example of a collective right of states?

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The right to navigate the high seas

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The right to self-defense

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The right to recognition

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The right to establish exclusive economic zones

Question 3

The duty to cooperate with other states primarily aims to:

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Maintain international peace and security

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Promote sustainable economic development

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Protect the environment and natural resources

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Combat terrorism and transnational crime

Question 4

Under public international law, which of the following is NOT an obligation of states?

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Using force to resolve international disputes

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Respecting the sovereignty and territorial integrity of other states

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Cooperating with other states on matters of mutual interest

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Protecting human rights within their jurisdiction

Question 5

Under international law, which of the following is NOT a fundamental right of states?

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Right to use force against other states

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Right to self-determination

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Right to sovereign equality

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Right to diplomatic protection of their nationals abroad

Question 6

Which of the following is NOT a fundamental duty of States under international law?

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To promote the economic and social development of their own people

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To respect the territorial integrity of other States

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To refrain from using force against other States

Question 7

Under international law, which of the following is NOT a fundamental right of states?

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The right to intervene in the internal affairs of other states

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The right to self-determination

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The duty to respect other states' territorial integrity

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The duty to cooperate with international organizations

Question 8

Explain the principle of state responsibility for internationally wrongful acts and discuss its significance in upholding international law.

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State responsibility holds states accountable for their actions and omissions, fostering adherence to international law.

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State responsibility is limited to violations of international treaties, excluding customary international law.

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The principle of state responsibility exempts individuals within a state from liability for breaches of international law.

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State responsibility is solely determined by the subjective intent of the state actor responsible for the wrongful act.

Question 9

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

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Right to use force

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Right to self-determination

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Duty to respect other states' sovereignty

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Duty to cooperate

Question 10

The principle that states have the exclusive authority to govern within their borders is known as:

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Sovereignty

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Self-determination

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Non-intervention

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Pacta sunt servanda

Question 11

Which of the following is a fundamental element of the duty of cooperation under international law?

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Peaceful resolution of disputes

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Protection of human rights

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Economic development

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Environmental protection

Question 12

The principle of non-intervention prohibits states from:

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Interfering in the internal affairs of other states

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Using force against other states

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Providing humanitarian aid

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Recognizing new states

Question 13

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

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Right to unilateral intervention in the affairs of other states

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Right to self-determination

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Right to territorial integrity

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Right to diplomatic immunity

Question 14

Under the principle of sovereign equality, states are considered to be:

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Equal in legal status and rights, regardless of their size or power

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Subordinate to international organizations

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Subordinate to great powers

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Superior to individuals and non-state actors

Question 15

Which of the following is considered a state's 'core' obligation under international law?

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Respecting the sovereignty of other states

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Cooperating with other states in matters of mutual interest

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Promoting human rights and fundamental freedoms within its borders

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Exercising exclusive jurisdiction over its territory

Question 16

Which of the following is an example of a 'secondary' rule of international law?

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The Vienna Convention on the Law of Treaties

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The prohibition on the use of force

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The International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights

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The principle of self-determination

Question 17

The International Court of Justice is the:

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Principal judicial organ of the United Nations

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Only court with jurisdiction over disputes between states

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Highest court in the world

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Only court that can interpret treaties

Question 18

Which of the following is considered a 'jus cogens' norm under international law?

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The prohibition on genocide

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The principle of territorial integrity

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The obligation to cooperate with other states

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The right to diplomatic immunity

Question 19

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

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Right to unilateral use of force

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Right to self-determination

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Right to territorial integrity

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Duty to cooperate

Question 20

Which of the following is NOT a potential consequence of a breach of international law by a state?

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Unilateral military action by other states

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Reparations

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Compensation

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Suspension of membership in international organizations

Question 21

The principle of non-intervention is a corollary of which fundamental right of states?

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Sovereignty

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Self-determination

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Independence

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Equality

Question 22

Which court has primary jurisdiction to adjudicate disputes between states?

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International Court of Justice

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International Criminal Court

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Permanent Court of Arbitration

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Regional human rights courts

Question 23

Analyze the multifaceted role of the United Nations in upholding and enforcing the rights and obligations of states under international law.

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The United Nations plays a central role in upholding and enforcing the rights and obligations of states under international law.

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The United Nations has a limited capacity to enforce state compliance with international law.

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The United Nations has no role in enforcing the rights and obligations of states under international law.

Question 24

What four criteria must a territory meet to be recognized as a state under the Montevideo Convention?

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Permanent population, defined territory, government, and capacity to enter into relations with other states

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Permanent population, government, and capacity to defend itself

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Defined territory, government, and capacity to enter into relations with other states

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Permanent population and capacity to enter into relations with other states

Question 25

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

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Right to intervene in the affairs of other states

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Right to self-determination

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Duty to respect other states' sovereignty

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Duty to cooperate

Question 26

The International Court of Justice (ICJ) has jurisdiction over disputes between States:

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Only if both States consent to its jurisdiction

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Only if the dispute concerns the interpretation or application of an international treaty

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Only if the dispute involves a violation of international human rights law

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In all cases

Question 27

The United Nations (UN) is an example of:

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An international organisation

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A regional organisation

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A non-governmental organisation

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A supranational organisation

Question 28

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

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The right to use military force against other States

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The right to self-determination

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The right to sovereignty

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The right to cooperate with other States

Question 29

Which of the following is a potential legal consequence of a State's breach of its international obligations?

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Any of the above

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International responsibility

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Loss of territory

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Imposition of economic sanctions

Question 30

The concept of State sovereignty implies that States have:

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Exclusive authority within their own borders

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Unlimited power to act as they wish without regard to international law

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Exclusive jurisdiction over their citizens

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Immunity from prosecution for international crimes

Question 31

The principle of non-intervention is based on the concept that:

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States should not meddle in the internal affairs of other states.

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Intervention is necessary to safeguard human rights.

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Intervention is permissible only with the consent of the target state.

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States have an obligation to assist states in need.

Question 32

Which action exemplifies a state exercising its right to self-defense?

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Responding to an armed attack by another state.

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Imposing economic sanctions on another state.

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Launching a preemptive attack against a potential threat.

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Providing military aid to an ally.

Question 33

Which right is NOT recognized as a fundamental right of states under international law?

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The right to intervene unilaterally in the affairs of other states.

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The right to self-determination.

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The right to diplomatic immunity.

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The right to territorial integrity.

Question 34

Which duty obligates states to refrain from using force against other states?

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The duty to refrain from the threat or use of force.

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The duty to cooperate.

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The duty to respect other states' sovereignty.

Question 35

Which principle governs the relationship between states and the right to self-determination?

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The principle of non-intervention.

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The principle of state sovereignty.

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The principle of self-defense.

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The principle of uti possidetis.

Question 36

Which attribute is a defining characteristic of state sovereignty?

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Internal and external independence.

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Subordination to international law.

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Limited territorial jurisdiction.

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Recognition by other states.

Question 37

Which principle requires states to act in good faith and fulfill their international obligations?

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Pacta sunt servanda.

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Ex injuria jus non oritur.

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Uti possidetis.

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Res judicata.

Question 38

Which of the following is a fundamental duty of states under international law?

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The duty to cooperate.

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The duty to protect the environment.

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The duty to promote human rights.

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The duty to provide aid to other states.

Question 39

Which action constitutes a specific example of a state's duty to protect human rights?

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The prohibition of torture.

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The right to vote.

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The right to property.

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The right to education.

Question 40

The right of self-determination grants a people the right to:

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

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Intervene in the affairs of other states

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Unilaterally secede from an existing state

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Use force to achieve independence

Question 41

The principle of non-intervention prohibits a state from:

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Interfering in the internal affairs of another state

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Protecting its own citizens abroad

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Providing humanitarian assistance to another state

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Entering into treaties with other states

Question 42

Which of the following is a generally recognized exception to the principle of non-intervention?

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Intervention for humanitarian purposes to prevent mass atrocities

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Intervention to protect economic interests

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Intervention to suppress terrorism

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Intervention to promote democracy

Question 43

The Responsibility to Protect (R2P) is a global commitment to:

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Prevent genocide, war crimes, ethnic cleansing, and crimes against humanity

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Impose economic sanctions on states violating human rights

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Intervene in any conflict involving a state's citizens

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Force states to adopt democratic reforms

Question 44

Which of the following is NOT a recognized form of international cooperation?

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Unilateralism

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Diplomacy

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Negotiation

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Multilateral treaties

Question 45

The primary role of the International Court of Justice (ICJ) is to:

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Settle legal disputes between states

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Investigate human rights violations

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Enforce international law

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Authorize military interventions

Question 46

The principle of sovereign equality states that:

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All states are equal under international law, regardless of their size, power, or political system

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Larger and more powerful states have greater rights under international law

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States are not accountable for their actions within their own borders

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States have a duty to assist one another in times of need