About this Study Set
This study set covers International Law through
25 practice questions.
An overview of the principles, organizations, and treaties that govern the conduct of sovereign states. Every question includes the correct answer so you can learn as you go — pick any format above to get started.
Questions & Answers
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Introduction to International Law study set below.
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1
Which organization was established in 1945 to promote international cooperation and prevent future conflicts?
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A
The League of Nations
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B
The United Nations
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C
The World Trade Organization
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D
The International Red Cross
2
Where is the International Court of Justice (ICJ) located?
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A
Geneva, Switzerland
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B
New York City, USA
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C
The Hague, Netherlands
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D
Brussels, Belgium
3
What is the primary document that outlines the purposes and principles of the United Nations?
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A
The UN Charter
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B
The Geneva Convention
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C
The Declaration of Human Rights
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D
The Treaty of Versailles
4
Which term refers to the formal agreement between two or more countries that is legally binding?
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A
Lawsuit
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B
Resolution
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C
Treaty
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D
Embargo
5
The Universal Declaration of Human Rights was adopted by the UN General Assembly in which year?
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A
1919
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B
1945
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C
1948
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D
1960
6
What is the main judicial organ of the United Nations called?
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A
The Security Council
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B
The International Court of Justice
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C
The General Assembly
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D
The International Criminal Court
7
Which country is not a permanent member of the UN Security Council?
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A
China
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B
France
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C
Germany
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D
Russia
8
What is the status of a country that is recognized as having complete control over its own territory?
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A
Sovereign
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B
Colonial
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C
Neutral
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D
Mandated
9
The Geneva Conventions primarily focus on what subject?
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A
International trade regulations
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B
Environmental protection
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C
The treatment of people during armed conflict
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D
The rights of child refugees
10
Which organization works to ensure the safety and security of international civil aviation?
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A
WHO
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B
ICAO
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C
UNESCO
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D
UNICEF
11
What is the process of formally accepting a treaty and agreeing to be bound by it called?
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A
Ratification
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B
Mediation
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C
Arbitration
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D
Sanction
12
Which branch of international law deals with the protection of the Earth's atmosphere and oceans?
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A
Maritime law
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B
International environmental law
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C
Humanitarian law
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D
Trade law
13
What is the term for a restriction placed on trade with a specific country to pressure its government?
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A
Quota
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B
Tariff
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C
Embargo
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D
Subsidy
14
Which international body is responsible for monitoring global health issues?
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A
World Health Organization (WHO)
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B
World Bank
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C
International Monetary Fund (IMF)
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D
UNEP
15
How many judges serve on the International Court of Justice at one time?
16
What is the name of the law that governs the rights and duties of states regarding the world's oceans?
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A
The Law of the Sea
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B
The Maritime Accord
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C
The Oceanic Treaty
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D
The Coastal Act
17
Which organization focuses on the reduction of poverty and supporting development in countries?
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A
The World Bank
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B
The Security Council
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C
The World Trade Organization
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D
The Interpol
18
What is the primary role of the UN General Assembly?
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A
To enforce military actions
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B
To serve as the main deliberative and representative organ
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C
To judge criminal suspects
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D
To regulate global banking
19
Which agreement focuses on reducing greenhouse gas emissions to combat climate change?
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A
The Paris Agreement
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B
The Geneva Accord
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C
The Rome Statute
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D
The Vienna Convention
20
What does the term 'diplomatic immunity' mean?
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A
The right to vote in foreign elections
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B
Protection from prosecution for diplomats in the host country
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C
The ability to cross borders without a passport
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D
The right to serve in a foreign military
21
The Rome Statute is the founding treaty for which international organization?
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A
International Criminal Court
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B
World Trade Organization
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C
United Nations
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D
International Labor Organization
22
What is the term for a formal meeting between heads of state to discuss international issues?
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A
Summit
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B
Referendum
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C
Inquest
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D
Litigation
23
Which UN agency is dedicated to protecting the rights and welfare of children globally?
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A
UNICEF
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B
UNESCO
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C
UNHCR
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D
UNFPA
24
What does 'non-intervention' mean in international law?
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A
The policy of not interfering in the internal affairs of other sovereign states
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B
The refusal to participate in the UN
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C
The practice of closing all borders
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D
The ban on international travel
25
Which entity is responsible for the international tracking and coordination of police forces regarding serious crimes?
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A
Interpol
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B
NATO
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C
The Security Council
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D
The Red Cross
