Introduction to International and Development Law Online Test

Which of the following best defines International Law?

A law made by UNA law that only applies to specific countriesA body of law which is composed for its entirely separate system of lawNone of the above

Which of the following events largely influenced the development of modern International Law?

World War IIThe French RevolutionThe Industrial RevolutionPeace of Westphalia

Which of these are key sources of International Law?

International treatiesCustomary practiceGeneral principlesAll of the above

Which principle of International Law states that countries must respect the independence of other countries?

Principle of Non-InterferencePrinciple of SovereigntyPrinciple of Human RightsPrinciple of Collaboration

What does International law aim to regulate?

Interaction among statesInternal politics of statesPersonal conduct of citizensNutrition and health

What is the role of international organizations in International Law?

They are irrelevantThey serve as platforms for negotiationThey enforce International Law in member countriesThey create International Law

What does development law refer to?

Rules for developing infrastructuresLegal measures to promote economic and social progressLaws that are not fully developedDevelopment of laws in general

Are human rights considered in International and Development Law?

YesNoOnly in Development LawOnly in International Law

Why is International and Development Law important?

It’s not importantHelps in tradeIt helps promote order and justice in international communityNone of the above

What is a major challenge for International Law?

Too much powerEnforcementToo many rulesNone of the above

Who is responsible for interpreting International Law?

The United NationsEach individual countryThe World BankThe International Court of Justice

Can domestic courts apply International law?

YesNoDepends on the countryOnly in criminal cases

Who are the main subjects of International Law?

International organizationsIndividualsStatesAll of the above

What best describes the relationship between International Law and Domestic Law?

They are always in conflictInternational Law always supersedes Domestic LawIt depends on a country’s legal systemDomestic Law always supersedes International Law

How are disputes in International Law usually settled?

Through warThrough diplomacyBy the United NationsBy the World Bank