Criteria for Statehood: Interactive Learning Quizzes for Public International Law LLM

Question 1

Which criterion is NOT necessary for an entity to be considered a state under international law?

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Sovereignty

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Territory

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Government

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Population

Question 2

Which of the following is an example of a recognized state under international law?

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The Vatican City

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The European Union

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The United Nations

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The International Committee of the Red Cross

Question 3

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

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De facto recognition is based on factual control, while de jure recognition is based on legal right.

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De facto recognition is temporary, while de jure recognition is permanent.

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De facto recognition requires all criteria for statehood to be met, while de jure recognition does not.

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There is no distinction between de facto and de jure recognition.

Question 4

What is the right of a people to choose their own government and way of life known as?

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Self-determination

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Autonomy

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Sovereignty

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Independence

Question 5

What is a primary limitation on the right to self-determination?

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The right of territorial integrity

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The right of ethnic self-determination

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The right of cultural self-determination

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The right of religious self-determination

Question 6

Which of the following is NOT a criterion for statehood under the Montevideo Convention?

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Recognition by other states

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Permanent population

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Defined territory

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Sovereign government

Question 7

Which of the following is NOT a potential consequence of unrecognized statehood?

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Full diplomatic recognition by other states

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Limited access to international organizations

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Trade and economic sanctions

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Difficulty in establishing diplomatic relations

Question 8

How does the principle of self-determination relate to statehood?

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It provides a legal basis for the creation of new states

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It prohibits the use of force to suppress independence movements

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It requires states to respect the territorial integrity of other states

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It has no impact on statehood

Question 9

What is the primary legal basis for the concept of state continuity?

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Customary international law

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The Montevideo Convention

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The Vienna Convention on the Law of Treaties

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The United Nations Charter

Question 10

Under the Montevideo Convention, which of the following is NOT a constitutive element of statehood?

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Recognition by other states

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Territory

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Permanent population

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Government

Question 11

The ability of a state to engage in diplomatic relations and other forms of international interactions is referred to as:

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State capacity

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Sovereignty

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Capacity to contract

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Autonomy

Question 12

The principle of non-intervention in the affairs of states is primarily based on the principle of:

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Sovereign equality of states

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Territorial integrity

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Self-determination

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Non-use of force

Question 13

Which of the following is NOT a customary international law criterion for statehood?

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Recognition by other states

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Permanent population

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Defined territory

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Effective government with control over the population

Question 14

How does recognition by other states influence an entity's status as a sovereign state?

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Recognition bestows full sovereignty and international legal status on an entity.

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Recognition is purely a political act with no legal implications.

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Non-recognition does not affect an entity's capacity to exercise its sovereign rights and powers.

Question 15

Which of the following is the primary criterion for statehood under international law, according to the Montevideo Convention?

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Effective control over a defined territory

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Recognition by a majority of other states

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Membership in the United Nations

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Historical continuity

Question 16

According to international law, what type of government is required for statehood?

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Stable and effective government capable of exercising control over the territory

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Democratic government with free and fair elections

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Government recognized by other states

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Government that adheres to international human rights standards

Question 17

What is the legal principle that recognizes the right of a state to exercise exclusive authority over its territory, free from external interference?

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Territorial integrity

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Self-determination

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Non-intervention

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Sovereign equality

Question 18

Which of the following factors is NOT considered in determining whether to recognize a new state?

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Approval of all neighboring states

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Effective control over territory

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Population of sufficient size

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Government capable of exercising effective control

Question 19

What principle prohibits the acquisition of territory through the use of force?

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Non-aggression

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Self-defense

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Contiguity

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Uti possidetis

Question 20

According to the Montevideo Convention, which of the following is NOT a requirement for statehood?

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A permanent army

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The capacity to enter into relations with other states

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A stable population

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A defined territory

Question 21

Which concept describes the ability of a state to exercise effective control over its territory?

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Sovereignty

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Self-determination

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Recognition

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Independence

Question 22

Which of the following best describes a de facto state?

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A state that exercises control over territory and has a government but lacks international recognition

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A state that meets all Montevideo criteria but lacks recognition from major powers

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A state that is partially recognized by some states but not by the international community

Question 23

In determining the capacity of a state to engage in relations with other states, which of the following is a primary consideration?

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Diplomatic recognition

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Economic development

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Military strength

Question 24

Is it true that the concept of microstates refers to states with exceptionally small populations and territories?

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True

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N/A

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N/A

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False

Question 25

Which of the following is a fundamental principle underlying the concept of self-determination?

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The right of a people to freely determine their political status and pursue their own economic, social, and cultural development

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The obligation of states to respect the territorial integrity of other states