International Law and Australia's Global Role Quiz

What is the term used to describe a State's absolute control over its law-making and independence from external interference?

• State Sovereignty

• Federal Autonomy

• National Independence

• Country Liberty

Which court is located in The Hague and prosecutes individuals when states cannot?

• International Maritime Court

• European Court of Human Rights

• International Court of Justice

• International Criminal Court

What type of international agreement outlines rules and procedures between countries?

• Treaty

• Declaration

• Bill

• Mandate

Which case tested the strength of Australia's international treaty obligations against state law?

• Northern Territory Intervention Response

• Brown v Board of Education

• Roe v Wade

• Commonwealth v Tasmania

What does the International Criminal Court NOT have the authority to impose?

• Death penalty

• Community service

• Life imprisonment

• Fines

Which of the following is a crime that the International Criminal Court can prosecute?

• Corporate Fraud

• Tax Evasion

• Crimes against Humanity

• Traffic Violations

What was a major criticism of the suspension of the RDA in Australia?

• It was seen as a contravention of international obligations

• It reduced educational standards

• It increased economic disparities between Indigenous and non-Indigenous people

• It allowed the government to make laws focused on Indigenous people

Which global events did Australia respond to as part of its work with the UN Security Council?

• Russia's invasion of Ukraine

• MH370

• 9/11

• MH17

Which international body is primarily responsible for maintaining peace and security among nations?

• International Monetary Fund

• World Health Organization

• United Nations Security Council

• International Court of Justice

Under which conditions can the International Criminal Court exercise jurisdiction over crimes?

• The crime occurred on international waters

• The accused is a head of state

• The state involved is a signatory of the Rome Statute

• All of the above