Group 4 International Law Quiz

1. True or False. Executive Agreement requires the concurrence of at least 2/3rds of all Members of the Senate based on Section 4, Article XVIII, 1987 Philippine Constitution

(a)  

True of False. Treaties are common international law documents.

(a)  

Which Statute of the International Court of Justice deals with the sources of International Law?

• 36

• 40

• 38

• None of these

True of False. In general, the Stare Decisis is applicable in International Law cases.

(a)  

Answer explanation

In general, the principle of stare decisis is not applicable in international law cases in the same way it is in domestic common law systems.

While decisions of international courts and tribunals can influence subsequent decisions and the development of international law, they are not binding precedents in the same sense as in domestic common law systems.

True or False. The Philippines adopts the generally accepted principles of international law as part of the law of the land.

(a)  

True or False. International Customs are the consistent practice of states undertaken in the belief that the conduct is permitted by international law.

(a)  

Which of the following is NOT considered a primary source of international law?

• Treaties and conventions

• Customary international law

• General principles of law recognized by civilized nations

• Legal textbooks and academic writings

Answer explanation

Legal Textbooks and Academic Writings are considered secondary sources of international law.