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Principles and Concepts of International Law Quiz

#1

Which treaty established the European Union?

Maastricht Treaty
Explanation

Laid the foundation for the European Union.

#2

Which court serves as the principal judicial organ of the United Nations?

International Court of Justice
Explanation

Settles legal disputes between states.

#3

Which body is responsible for the administration of the World Trade Organization?

Secretariat
Explanation

Manages the day-to-day operations of the WTO.

#4

Which international organization is responsible for the regulation of civil aviation?

International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO)
Explanation

Sets standards for aviation safety, security, efficiency, and environmental protection.

#5

Which of the following is a primary source of international law?

Customary international law
Explanation

Derived from consistent state practice and accepted as law.

#6

Which principle of international law states that a state cannot be sued without its consent?

Sovereign immunity
Explanation

Grants immunity to states from legal proceedings.

#7

What is the principle of state responsibility?

Responsibility for internationally wrongful acts
Explanation

States are accountable for breaches of international law.

#8

Which treaty established the International Criminal Court?

Rome Statute
Explanation

Established the ICC to prosecute serious international crimes.

#9

Which treaty established the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO)?

North Atlantic Treaty
Explanation

Formed a military alliance among North American and European countries.

#10

What is the principle of self-determination?

Right of peoples to determine their own destiny
Explanation

Entitles people to choose their political status and pursue their economic, social, and cultural development.

#11

Which treaty regulates the protection of refugees?

1951 Refugee Convention
Explanation

Established the rights and obligations of refugees and states.

#12

What is jus cogens in international law?

Peremptory norm
Explanation

Non-derogable principles of international law.

#13

What is the principle of pacta sunt servanda?

Binding force of treaties
Explanation

Requires parties to honor their treaty obligations.

#14

What is the principle of non-refoulement?

Protection against return to persecution
Explanation

Prohibits sending refugees back to countries where they face persecution.

#15

What is the principle of aut dedere aut judicare?

Obligation to extradite or prosecute
Explanation

Requires states to either extradite or prosecute individuals accused of certain crimes.

#16

What is the principle of ex injuria jus non oritur?

Principle that illegal acts do not create legal rights
Explanation

Illegal actions cannot lead to the creation of legal rights.

#17

What is the principle of erga omnes?

Obligations owed to all states
Explanation

States have obligations towards the international community as a whole.

#18

What is the principle of estoppel in international law?

Preclusion from asserting inconsistent positions
Explanation

Prohibits a party from taking a position contrary to its previous stance.

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