International Law
Instructions: Test your knowledge of the rules and treaties that govern relations between nations
- 1.
The Geneva Conventions, which set standards for the treatment of war victims, were most recently updated in which year?
A1949B1945C1977D1929 - 2.
What is the principle of 'sovereignty' in international law?
ALarger countries have more legal rightsBEach state has supreme authority within its own territoryCAll nations must follow a single set of lawsDThe United Nations can override national laws - 3.
The Law of the Sea convention (UNCLOS) establishes that a country's territorial waters extend how far from its coastline?
A3 nautical milesB12 nautical milesC50 nautical milesD200 nautical miles - 4.
Which international tribunal was established to prosecute those responsible for the Rwandan genocide?
AInternational Court of JusticeBInternational Criminal CourtCInternational Criminal Tribunal for RwandaDNuremberg Tribunal - 5.
The concept of 'diplomatic immunity' protects diplomats from what?
AInternational sanctionsBProsecution under the host country's lawsCMilitary serviceDTaxes in their home country - 6.
Hugo Grotius, a Dutch jurist, is often called the 'father' of what field?
APatent lawBConstitutional lawCInternational lawDCriminal law - 7.
The Rome Statute of 1998 established which permanent international court?
AInternational Court of JusticeBPermanent Court of ArbitrationCInternational Criminal CourtDEuropean Court of Human Rights - 8.
What does 'jus cogens' refer to in international law?
ATrade agreements between alliesBPeremptory norms that cannot be violated by any nationCLaws that only apply during wartimeDCustoms between neighboring countries - 9.
The Hague Conventions of 1899 and 1907 primarily addressed what?
ARefugee rightsBLaws and customs of warCInternational tradeDMaritime boundaries - 10.
An 'extradition treaty' allows countries to do what?
AImport goods without tariffsBTransfer accused or convicted persons to face justice in another countryCAllow free movement of citizensDShare military intelligence - 11.
The Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT), aimed at preventing the spread of nuclear weapons, went into effect in which year?
A1960B1965C1975D1970 - 12.
What is the Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) that extends 200 nautical miles from a country's coast?
AAn area closed to all shippingBAn area where military operations are prohibitedCAn area where only that country can fish and exploit resourcesDAn area designated for environmental protection only - 13.
The Refugee Convention of 1951 defines a refugee as someone who has fled their country due to what?
ANatural disasters onlyBA well-founded fear of persecutionCEconomic hardshipDMilitary conscription - 14.
The Chemical Weapons Convention (CWC) bans the production and use of chemical weapons. When did it enter into force?
A1997B2001C1993D1989 - 15.
What is 'customary international law'?
ALaws written by the United NationsBPractices accepted as legal obligations through consistent state practice and beliefCLaws governing customs and tradeDLaws that only apply to developing nations