Public International Law: Master the Principles and Practices of International Relations

Question 1

Which of the following is NOT considered a source of international law, as recognized under Article 38 of the Statute of the International Court of Justice?

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Domestic legislation

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Treaties

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Customary law

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General principles of law recognized by civilized nations

Question 2

The Universal Declaration of Human Rights recognizes the right to life as a:

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Fundamental human right

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Aspirational goal

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Legal obligation for states

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Right that can be restricted in certain circumstances

Question 3

In international law, the concept of 'due diligence' refers to:

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A state's obligation to prevent harm to citizens of other states within its territory

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A state's obligation to prevent harm to its own citizens within its territory

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A principle of international criminal law that holds individuals accountable for their actions

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A defense to charges of human rights violations

Question 4

The United Nations Security Council's primary responsibility in maintaining international peace and security involves:

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Investigating threats to peace and authorizing the use of force

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Making legally binding decisions on all member states

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Providing humanitarian assistance to conflict-affected areas

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Promoting economic development in post-conflict regions

Question 5

Diplomatic immunity, as recognized under the Vienna Convention on Diplomatic Relations, does NOT include the following:

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Diplomats may engage in political activities in the receiving state

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Immunity from criminal prosecution

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Inviolability of diplomatic premises

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Exemption from customs duties

Question 6

The relationship between public international law and domestic law is:

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The relationship varies depending on the domestic legal system and its constitutional framework

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Public international law always prevails over domestic law

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Domestic law always takes precedence over public international law

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There is no relationship between the two

Question 7

The Universal Declaration of Human Rights primarily serves to:

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Set a universal standard for human rights protection

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Create legally binding obligations

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Define individual rights and freedoms

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Monitor and enforce human rights violations

Question 8

In international relations, what is the primary characteristic of soft law?

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Not legally binding

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Legally binding on all states

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Binding only on states that have agreed to it

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Superior to customary international law

Question 9

What is the term in international law that refers to the right to go to war?

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Jus ad bellum

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Jus in bello

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Jus post bellum

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Jus gentium

Question 10

Which of the following is **not** a form of individual criminal responsibility under international law?

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Political dissent

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Genocide

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Crimes against humanity

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War crimes

Question 11

The Geneva Conventions are a crucial aspect of international law that govern:

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Law of war

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Law of treaties

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Law of human rights

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Law of the sea

Question 12

How do international law and domestic law interact?

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They can complement and cooperate to achieve common goals.

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They are completely separate and do not interact.

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International law is always superior to domestic law.

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Domestic law is always superior to international law.

Question 13

Which of the following is NOT recognized as a source of international law?

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Municipal Law

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Customary law

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International conventions and treaties

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General principles of law recognized by civilized nations

Question 14

Over which type of disputes does the International Court of Justice have compulsory jurisdiction?

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Disputes between states that have accepted its compulsory jurisdiction

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Disputes between individuals and states

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Disputes between states that are members of the United Nations

Question 15

Which characteristic distinguishes customary international law?

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It arises from consistent state practice accompanied by opinio juris

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It is binding only on states that have expressly consented to it

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It is codified in a single comprehensive document

Question 16

The concept of state sovereignty primarily refers to:

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The exclusive and supreme authority of a state within its territory

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The obligation of states to cooperate with each other

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

Question 17

Which of the following is a fundamental principle of international human rights law?

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Universality

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Intervention

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Reciprocity

Question 18

The International Criminal Court has jurisdiction to prosecute individuals accused of committing which of the following crimes?

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Genocide, Crimes Against Humanity, War Crimes

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Terrorism, Piracy, Cybercrime

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Drug Trafficking, Money Laundering, Corruption

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Theft, Murder, Assault

Question 19

Which of the following is a method for peacefully resolving international disputes?

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Negotiation

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Use of Force

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Unilateral Action

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Retaliation

Question 20

Which of the following powers can the United Nations Security Council exercise?

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Impose sanctions, Authorize Use of Force, Establish Peacekeeping Operations

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Interpret International Law

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Admit New Members to the UN

Question 21

Which of the following is NOT a source of international law, as recognized by the International Court of Justice (ICJ) Statute?

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Decisions of international organizations

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International customary law

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General principles of law recognized by civilized nations

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International conventions

Question 22

The principle of 'pacta sunt servanda' refers to:

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The obligation of states to abide by treaties they have ratified.

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The right of states to self-defense in the face of an armed attack.

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The principle of non-interference in the internal affairs of other states.

Question 23

A state can be held responsible for the acts of private individuals under international law if:

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The state fails to exercise due diligence in preventing or punishing the acts.

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The individuals are acting on behalf of the state.

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The acts are committed within the state's territory.

Question 24

Which of the following is a fundamental principle of the law of war?

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Distinction between combatants and civilians

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The right to use any means necessary to achieve victory.

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The principle of 'might makes right'.

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The use of nuclear weapons is permissible in self-defense.

Question 25

The International Criminal Court (ICC) has jurisdiction over which of the following crimes?

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Genocide, crimes against humanity, war crimes, and the crime of aggression

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All crimes committed by individuals within the territory of ICC member states.

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Only crimes committed by state officials.

Question 26

The concept of 'jus cogens' in international law refers to:

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Peremptory norms of international law from which no derogation is permitted.

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The principle of sovereign equality of states.

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The right of states to self-determination.

Question 27

Which of the following is an example of a well-established customary international law rule?

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The prohibition of genocide.

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The duty to pay compensation for expropriated property.

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The right of states to secede from the United Nations.

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The use of nuclear weapons in self-defense.