International Law
The law that governs states and other international actors.
International Law
International laws have how many sources?
Four
These are mechanisms used by nation-states to pursue national self-interest.
Instruments
True or False
The General Assembly is the only UN organ where all members have the equal power to vote.
True
What are the branches of international law?
1. Public International Law
2. Private International Law
What are the two types of treaties?
Bilateral and Multilateral
These are autonomous entities enabling states to take collective action by pooling sovereignity.
Actors
Which UN organ is often called "the world court" and settles legal disputes between states and offers advisory opinions?
International Court of Justice (ICJ)
True or False
Domestic Law cannot be enforced the same way as international law because there is no supreme legislative authority to enact international law and no world government or international police force to compel states to uphold their legal obligations.
False: International Law cannot be enforced the same way as domestic law...
Arguments and opinions from qualified judges and legal scholars used by bodies like the International Court of Justice (ICJ) to resolve legal points when other sources are insufficient.
Judicial Decisions and Legal Scholarship
How many members does the United Nations currently have?
193 members
Give three members of the Security Council's P5.
Possible answers: United Kingdom, United States of America, Russia, France, China
Multiple Choice: What is the International Law Framework's core functions?
A. Gives international organizations complete authority over all sovereign states.
B. Helps establish order and mitigate destructive conflict among sovereign nation-states.
C. Allows powerful nations to control the political and economic decisions of weaker states.
B. Helps establish order and mitigate destructive conflict among sovereign nation-states.
What is an example of a customary law?
A. Traffic rules and speed limits
B. International treaties signed by sovereign states
C. Child custody and adoption
He served as Chairman of the UN Commission on Human Rights; helped design the universal petition system for human rights violations.
Salvador P. Lopez
How many years in total can an individual be a Secretary-General?
Regulates international activities conducted by individuals, corporations, and non-state actors.
It is the principle that a civilian’s actions that are usually considered a crime in their home country is still a crime if they commit it in another country.
General principles of law
Who was the elected President of fourth General Assembly in 1949?
Carlos P. Romulo
What was the last trust territory that gained independence through the guidance of the Trusteeship Council, and what year did they gain independence?
Palau in 1994