Global Law Exam Buster

All Members shall settle their international disputes by peaceful means in such a manner that international peace and security, and justice, are not endangered. Which article of the UN Charter is this?

• 10

• 4(2)

• 2(3)

• 9

Can the ICJ empower an organisation to conduct an inquiry?

• Yes

• No

• Only in certain situations

Every member of the UN must comply with the decision of the ICJ in any case. Which article of the UN Charter is this?

• 56

• 94

• 73

• 39

Arbitration can be between...

• States

• States and private entities

• Private entities

What is the jurisdiction of the ICJ on matters?

• They can hear contentious cases only

• They can issue advisory opinions only

• They can hear contentious cases and issue advisory opinions

• They have no jurisdiction

The Covenant of League of Nations article 10 states: the Members of the league undertake to...

• respect and preserve as against internal aggression the territorial integrity and existing political independence of all Members of the League

• respect and preserve as against external aggression the territorial integrity and existing political independence of all Members of the League

All Members shall refrain in their international relations from the threat or use of force against the territorial integrity or political independence of any state, or in any other manner inconsistent with the Purposes of the UN. Which article is this?

• 7(1)

• 2(4)

• 14(1)

• 17(3)

What are the exceptions to the prohibition on the use of force?

• The use of force in self defence (art 51)

• The use of force authorised by the ICJ (art 67)

• The use of force authorised by the UN Security Council (art 42)

• The use of force against former enemy states (art 107)

The right to self-defence is an inherent right created from customary law, not by the UN Charter

• True

• False

The preamble of the UN Charter attempts to prohibit the use of force and war

• True

• False