International Law
What is International law exactly?
It is the many treaties and agreements that regulate how countries deal with each other.
What act was created after 9/11 to allow government access to phone records
The Patriot Act
What event sparked the war on terror ?
The September 11th attacks of 2001
Who is Edward Snowden?
Edward Snowden was a former NSA contractor and whistleblower who leaked classified documents exposing government internet surveillance programs.
Who is the main character and why has he been captured?
Mohamedou Slahi has been captured by U.S. forces for his alleged Al Qaeda ties in connection to the 9/11 attacks
What permanent court was created in the 90's to try individuals specifically for the worst international crimes?
ICC (International Criminal Court)
Which U.S. government agency was created in response to the 9/11 attacks to strengthen national security?
Department of Homeland Security (DHS)
U.S war in Afghanistan was widely seen as legitimate Self-defense after 9/11 ? (true or false)
True
The NSA was accused of secretly collecting massive amounts of phone and internet data and violating Americans' privacy rights. What amendment does this violate?
Fourth Amendment to search and seizure.
What is the law that allows for the people captured at Guantanamo to challenge their imprisonment through a trial ?
Habeas Corpus
What two main parts make up International law
Written & Customary law
What policy authorized the president to use military force against those responsible for the 9/11 attacks in 2001.
Authorization for Use of Military Force (AUMF)
What controversial U.S. detention camp in Cuba held suspected terrorists without trial?
Guantanamo Bay
What is the Presidential Policy 20?
A detailed policy framework issued by Barack Obama in 2012 that established how the U.S. government would conduct and approve cybersecurity and cyber operations.
(acts a Marshall Law for cyber operations)
What 2 amendments does the Enhanced Interrogation Violate.
The Eighth & Fifth Amendments
Why can't The ICJ do much in regard to bringing justice to international issues?
There are 5 permanent UN security members that can veto an and block any attempt at enforcing an ICJ Judgement
___________________ Established to strengthen airport and transportation security.
(Fill in the blank)
Transportation Security Administration (TSA)
the 2001 AUMF grants the president authority to determine which countries, groups or individuals will be subject to ___________. (Fill in the blank)
A. International trade sanctions
B.Federal criminal prosecution
C. the use of force
D. Congressional oversight hearings
C. the use of force
What GCHQ network intercept program is labeled "Most invasive in the world" and is based in the UK
Tempora
Where was the guy Slahi became acquainted with at Guantanamo from?
France
What do the 4 things the Rome Statute cover
War Crimes
Crimes against humanity
Genocide
Aggression
What is the no fly list?
prevented those that were suspected terrorists from boarding commercial aircrafts.
Give definitions of Jus ad bellum & Jus in bello
Jus ad bellum: "Justice In War" , governs and seeks to moderate the actual conduct of hostilities.
Jus in bello: “Right to war” , governs and seeks to limit resort to armed force in the conduct of international relations.
What was the driving factor for Snowden to admit to the "whistleblowing"
He wanted to prove not only that he's not scared of the government but he felt that all the public deserves to know how the government is lying to them and invading their lives.
Although his trial was in 2010 and he was found innocent what year was The Mauritanian actually released
In 2017, 7 years after his trial.