International Law Flashcard

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What is the primary source of international law?

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International treaties

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Which principle governs the concept of state sovereignty? Options: Non-intervention, Collective security, Universal jurisdiction, Diplomatic immunity

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Non-intervention

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Which organization is primarily responsible for the maintenance of international peace and security?

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United Nations Security Council

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What is the term for the right of a state to exercise its jurisdiction over its own territory?

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Territorial sovereignty

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Which body is the principal judicial organ of the United Nations?

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International Court of Justice

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Which convention primarily governs the law of the sea?

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United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS)

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What does the principle of non-refoulement pertain to?

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Refugees should not be returned to countries where they face persecution

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The International Criminal Court (ICC) was established by which treaty? Options: Geneva Convention, Hague Convention, Montevideo Convention.

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Rome Statute

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What is the primary purpose of the Geneva Conventions?

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To protect individuals during armed conflicts

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What is the key principle underlying humanitarian intervention?

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Right to protect populations from human rights abuses