Global Citizenship-Case Studies & Effectiveness

Multiple Choice

Which of the following best describes the concept of 'sovereignty' in international law?

• A nation's full control over its affairs, sometimes rejecting international court rulings.

• Courts ensuring no escape from punishment for lawbreaking.

• Court decisions guiding law interpretation and shaping human rights.

• Ensuring rules are followed and punishments carried out.

Multiple Choice

Which of the following are roles of the International Criminal Court (ICC)?

• Prosecuting individuals for genocide and war crimes

• Settling disputes between countries

• Protecting individual rights in European countries

• Ensuring fair application of EU laws

Open Ended

Recap

Multiple Choice

Which step in the ICC case involved gathering evidence such as satellite images and witness statements?

• Investigation

• Arrest

• Trial

• Sentencing

Open Ended

Why do you think destroying cultural sites during war is considered a war crime? How might it affect communities?

Multiple Select

Which of the following are possible consequences of destroying cultural sites during conflict?

• Erasing history and identity

• Harming future generations' education

• Deepening trauma and division

• Increasing economic growth

Open Ended

How did the European Court of Human Rights' ruling in the 2018 case impact transgender rights in Poland and Europe?

Open Ended

Describe the process by which the ECHR protects individuals, from access to follow-up.

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT a way the European Court of Human Rights (ECHR) protects individuals?

• Providing access for individuals to bring cases

• Issuing binding rulings that require countries to take action

• Monitoring the implementation of rulings

• Enforcing criminal penalties directly on governments

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements best describes a key difference between the ICJ and other international bodies?

• The ICJ issues binding rulings only for advisory cases.

• The ICJ’s decisions are binding for states that have agreed to its jurisdiction.

• Other international bodies have more enforcement power than the ICJ.

• The ICJ can enforce its rulings without state cooperation.

Open Ended

Explain how international courts contribute to peaceful dispute resolution and protecting the powerless, using examples from the ICC and ECHR.

Multiple Select

Which of the following are challenges faced by international courts?

• Lack of enforcement

• Selective membership

• State sovereignty

• Speedy and inexpensive trials

Multiple Choice

Which of the following best illustrates a limitation of international courts, as shown in the example of Omar al-Bashir?

• Some countries refused to arrest him despite an ICC indictment.

• He was convicted and imprisoned immediately.

• All nations cooperated with the ICC.

• He voluntarily surrendered to the ICC.

Multiple Select

Which of the following factors affect the effectiveness of international courts? Select all that apply.

• Cooperation

• Public Pressure

• Legal Precedent

• Victim Support

Open Ended

Should nations be compelled to follow international court rulings, even if it challenges their sovereignty? Why or why not?

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT a challenge faced by international courts, according to the summary?

• Enforcement relies on political will

• All countries accept their authority

• Cases are costly and time-consuming

• Not all countries accept their authority

Open Ended

Should countries be required to follow international court rulings, even if they claim it violates their sovereignty? Use at least two examples from today’s case studies (ICC, ICJ, ECHR) to weigh the strengths of enforcing justice against the challenges of respecting national independence. Write a short response with a balanced conclusion—what should be done, and why?