January/February Lincoln Douglas Topic Review

What is the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS)?

• A treaty focused on airspace regulations

• An international treaty regarding laws of the oceans and seas

• A convention on international trade laws

• A treaty on climate change

How many countries have joined the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea?

• 150 countries

• 168 countries

• 200 countries

• 100 countries

What is the Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court?

• A treaty establishing the International Court of Justice

• A treaty establishing the International Criminal Court

• A treaty on international environmental laws

• A treaty on international trade agreements

When did the Rome Statute enter into force?

• 1998

• 2000

• 2002

• 2004

Under what conditions can the International Criminal Court prosecute crimes?

• Only when crimes occur in international waters

• When domestic courts are unable or unwilling to prosecute

• Only when crimes are committed by state leaders

• When crimes are reported by the United Nations

What is the exception to the rule regarding the ICC's jurisdiction over crimes?

• Crimes committed by non-state parties

• Crimes authorized by the United Nations Security Council

• Crimes committed by individuals under 18

• Crimes related to financial fraud

What historical trials influenced the creation of the International Criminal Court?

• Tokyo Trials

• Nuremberg Trials

• Geneva Trials

• Hague Trials

What is the significance of the United States joining international agreements?

• It increases domestic taxes

• It enhances US leadership and legitimacy in international politics

• It reduces international cooperation

• It limits technological advancements

What is the role of the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea in the resolution?

• To promote global tourism

• To advocate for the US to become party to the convention

• To increase military presence in international waters

• To reduce global warming

What does the resolution focus on regarding the United States?

• Its economic policies

• Its participation in international treaties

• Its domestic education system

• Its healthcare reforms