#1
Which treaty established the European Union?
Maastricht Treaty
ExplanationLaid the foundation for the European Union.
#2
Which court serves as the principal judicial organ of the United Nations?
International Court of Justice
ExplanationSettles legal disputes between states.
#3
Which body is responsible for the administration of the World Trade Organization?
Secretariat
ExplanationManages 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)
ExplanationSets standards for aviation safety, security, efficiency, and environmental protection.
#5
Which of the following is a primary source of international law?
Customary international law
ExplanationDerived 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
ExplanationGrants immunity to states from legal proceedings.
#7
What is the principle of state responsibility?
Responsibility for internationally wrongful acts
ExplanationStates are accountable for breaches of international law.
#8
Which treaty established the International Criminal Court?
Rome Statute
ExplanationEstablished the ICC to prosecute serious international crimes.
#9
Which treaty established the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO)?
North Atlantic Treaty
ExplanationFormed 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
ExplanationEntitles 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
ExplanationEstablished the rights and obligations of refugees and states.
#12
What is jus cogens in international law?
Peremptory norm
ExplanationNon-derogable principles of international law.
#13
What is the principle of pacta sunt servanda?
Binding force of treaties
ExplanationRequires parties to honor their treaty obligations.
#14
What is the principle of non-refoulement?
Protection against return to persecution
ExplanationProhibits sending refugees back to countries where they face persecution.
#15
What is the principle of aut dedere aut judicare?
Obligation to extradite or prosecute
ExplanationRequires 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
ExplanationIllegal actions cannot lead to the creation of legal rights.
#17
What is the principle of erga omnes?
Obligations owed to all states
ExplanationStates have obligations towards the international community as a whole.
#18
What is the principle of estoppel in international law?
Preclusion from asserting inconsistent positions
ExplanationProhibits a party from taking a position contrary to its previous stance.