International Law and International Courts MCQs

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1. What is the primary purpose of international law? A. Regulate domestic trade B. Govern relations between states C. Control national currencies D. Manage internal legal disputes Answer: B 2. Which of the following is NOT a primary source of international law? A. Treaties B. Customary international law C. Judicial decisions D. National constitutions Answer: D 3. The International Court of Justice (ICJ) is located in: A. The Hague, Netherlands B. Geneva, Switzerland C. New York, USA D. Paris, France Answer: A 4. Which article of the United Nations Charter established the International Court of Justice? A. Article 92 B. Article 96 C. Article 94 D. Article 99 Answer: A 5. The International Criminal Court (ICC) primarily deals with: A. International trade disputes B. Human rights violations and war crimes C. Environmental issues D. Diplomatic disputes Answer: B 6. Which treaty established the International Criminal Court? A. Treaty of Versailles B. Rome Statute C. Geneva Conventions D. Kyoto Protocol Answer: B 7. Which body is responsible for enforcing the International Criminal Court’s judgments? A. The United Nations Security Council B. The ICC itself C. National governments D. The International Court of Justice Answer: C 8. The principle of “sovereign immunity” refers to: A. Immunity of states from the jurisdiction of foreign courts B. Immunity of international organizations from prosecution C. Protection of diplomats from arrest D. Immunity of citizens from national laws Answer: A 9. Which international court has jurisdiction over maritime disputes? A. International Criminal Court B. International Court of Justice C. International Tribunal for the Law of the Sea D. International Tribunal for Rwanda Answer: C 10. The “Nuremberg Trials” were held to prosecute individuals for: A. Economic crimes B. Environmental violations C. War crimes and crimes against humanity D. Trade disputes Answer: C 11. The International Court of Justice (ICJ) settles disputes between: A. Individuals B. Companies C. States D. International organizations Answer: C 12. The “Universal Declaration of Human Rights” was adopted by the United Nations in: A. 1945 B. 1948 C. 1951 D. 1965 Answer: B 13. The International Criminal Court (ICC) has jurisdiction over which of the following crimes? A. Tax evasion B. Corruption C. Genocide D. Trade violations Answer: C 14. The “Vienna Convention on the Law of Treaties” governs: A. International trade regulations B. The creation, interpretation, and enforcement of treaties C. Human rights protections D. Maritime boundaries Answer: B 15. Which court deals with disputes between member states of the World Trade Organization (WTO)? A. International Court of Justice B. International Tribunal for the Law of the Sea C. WTO Dispute Settlement Body D. International Criminal Court Answer: C 16. The “International Criminal Tribunal for the former Yugoslavia” (ICTY) was established to: A. Address economic crimes B. Resolve environmental disputes C. Prosecute war crimes and genocide D. Manage trade disputes Answer: C 17. The “International Criminal Tribunal for Rwanda” (ICTR) was set up to address: A. Trade violations B. War crimes and genocide C. Environmental damage D. Human trafficking Answer: B 18. The “International Court of Justice” is composed of how many judges? A. 15 B. 17 C. 20 D. 12 Answer: A 19. The “International Law Commission” (ILC) is responsible for: A. Drafting international treaties and conventions B. Enforcing international criminal laws C. Resolving disputes between states D. Providing legal counsel to governments Answer: A 20. Which of the following principles is central to the operation of the International Criminal Court? A. Principle of non-intervention B. Principle of universal jurisdiction C. Principle of state sovereignty D. Principle of reciprocity Answer: B 21. The “Hague Conventions” relate to: A. International trade laws B. The laws of war and humanitarian issues C. Environmental regulations D. Maritime laws Answer: B 22. Which court handles disputes related to the interpretation of the Law of the Sea? A. International Court of Justice B. International Tribunal for the Law of the Sea C. International Criminal Court D. Permanent Court of Arbitration Answer: B 23. The principle of “pacta sunt servanda” means: A. Treaties must be observed B. International laws are optional C. Disputes should be resolved through diplomacy D. Nations are free to ignore international agreements Answer: A 24. Which document outlines the rights and responsibilities of individuals under international law? A. The Geneva Conventions B. The Vienna Convention C. The Universal Declaration of Human Rights D. The Treaty of Paris Answer: C 25. Which of the following is a key feature of the International Criminal Court’s jurisdiction? A. Jurisdiction over state disputes B. Jurisdiction over individuals for international crimes C. Jurisdiction over environmental issues D. Jurisdiction over trade disputes Answer: B 26. The “International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights” (ICCPR) addresses: A. Trade regulations B. Environmental protection C. Civil and political rights D. Economic development Answer: C 27. The “International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights” (ICESCR) deals with: A. Economic and social rights B. Environmental issues C. Trade regulations D. Military disputes Answer: A 28. Which international court handles disputes related to intellectual property rights? A. International Court of Justice B. International Tribunal for the Law of the Sea C. World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) Arbitration and Mediation Center D. International Criminal Court Answer: C 29. The “Geneva Conventions” primarily address: A. Trade disputes B. The protection of individuals in armed conflict C. Environmental regulations D. Human rights in peacetime Answer: B 30. Which body is responsible for interpreting and applying the Geneva Conventions? A. International Criminal Court B. International Court of Justice C. International Committee of the Red Cross D. United Nations Security Council Answer: C 31. The “International Centre for Settlement of Investment Disputes” (ICSID) deals with: A. Investment disputes between states and investors B. International human rights violations C. Maritime boundary disputes D. Trade disputes Answer: A 32. The “Permanent Court of Arbitration” (PCA) primarily handles: A. Disputes between states, companies, and individuals B. International criminal cases C. Trade disputes D. Human rights violations Answer: A 33. Which of the following is a key principle of the International Criminal Court (ICC)? A. Complementarity B. National sovereignty C. Reciprocity D. Extradition Answer: A 34. The “Helsinki Accords” were important for: A. Human rights and security cooperation in Europe B. Trade agreements C. Maritime laws D. Environmental protection Answer: A 35. The “Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons” (NPT) aims to: A. Promote nuclear disarmament B. Regulate international trade C. Prevent nuclear war D. Protect the environment Answer: A 36. Which organization provides advisory opinions on legal questions referred to it by the UN General Assembly or Security Council? A. International Criminal Court B. International Tribunal for the Law of the Sea C. International Court of Justice D. Permanent Court of Arbitration Answer: C 37. The principle of “jus cogens” refers to: A. Obligations that cannot be derogated from B. Rights of sovereign states C. Trade agreements between states D. Environmental regulations Answer: A 38. The “International Criminal Tribunal for the former Yugoslavia” (ICTY) was established by: A. The United Nations Security Council B. The International Court of Justice C. The International Criminal Court D. The World Trade Organization Answer: A 39. The “International Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Racial Discrimination” (CERD) aims to: A. Combat racial discrimination B. Regulate international trade C. Protect maritime boundaries D. Promote environmental protection Answer: A 40. Which of the following is a key function of the International Criminal Court (ICC)? A. Prosecution of international crimes B. Arbitration of trade disputes C. Resolution of maritime boundary disputes D. Management of environmental agreements Answer: A 41. The “Customary International Law” is derived from: A. State practice and opinio juris B. Treaties and conventions C. Judicial decisions D. National legislations Answer: A 42. The “International Court of Justice” handles cases brought by: A. Individuals B. Private companies C. States D. Non-governmental organizations Answer: C 43. Which international court has the authority to deal with disputes arising from the application of the Law of the Sea? A. International Criminal Court B. International Court of Justice C. International Tribunal for the Law of the Sea D. International Labour Organization Answer: C 44. The “International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights” (ICCPR) is monitored by: A. The UN General Assembly B. The UN Security Council C. The Human Rights Committee D. The International Criminal Court Answer: C 45. Which body was established by the United Nations to adjudicate claims of violations of human rights? A. The Human Rights Council B. The International Court of Justice C. The International Criminal Court D. The UN Security Council Answer: A 46. The principle of “nullum crimen sine lege” means: A. No crime without a law B. No punishment without a trial C. No one is above the law D. No legal action without consent Answer: A 47. The “International Criminal Court” (ICC) was established by: A. The Hague Conventions B. The Rome Statute C. The Geneva Conventions D. The Charter of the United Nations Answer: B 48. Which international body is primarily responsible for overseeing the implementation of the Geneva Conventions? A. The International Criminal Court B. The International Committee of the Red Cross C. The United Nations Security Council D. The International Court of Justice Answer: B 49. Which document governs the legal responsibilities and rights of states in relation to the use of force? A. The UN Charter B. The Treaty of Versailles C. The Geneva Conventions D. The Vienna Convention Answer: A 50. The “International Law Commission” (ILC) was established to: A. Draft and codify international laws B. Adjudicate international disputes C. Conduct international criminal prosecutions D. Manage international trade agreements Answer: A

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