International Law Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)

 Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) on International Law:

1. Which international organization is primarily responsible for maintaining international peace and security? A) International Court of Justice (ICJ) B) United Nations Security Council (UNSC) C) International Criminal Court (ICC) D) World Trade Organization (WTO)

2. What is the primary function of the International Court of Justice (ICJ)? A) Enforcing international human rights treaties B) Resolving disputes between states C) Prosecuting individuals for war crimes D) Regulating international trade disputes

3. Which treaty established the International Criminal Court (ICC)? A) Geneva Conventions B) Treaty of Versailles C) Rome Statute D) United Nations Charter

4. Which international treaty governs the law of armed conflict and humanitarian treatment of civilians and prisoners of war? A) Geneva Conventions B) Vienna Convention on Diplomatic Relations C) Convention on the Rights of the Child D) Montreal Protocol

5. What is the legal principle that allows a state to assert jurisdiction over individuals or entities outside its territory for certain criminal acts? A) Territorial principle B) Nationality principle C) Passive personality principle D) Universality principle

6. Which treaty regulates diplomatic relations between states, including privileges and immunities of diplomats? A) Geneva Conventions B) Vienna Convention on Diplomatic Relations C) Vienna Convention on Consular Relations D) Treaty of Westphalia

7. What is the legal term for an agreement between two or more states that is governed by international law? A) Protocol B) Treaty C) Declaration D) Memorandum of Understanding (MoU)

8. Which international organization is responsible for promoting free trade and resolving trade disputes between member states? A) United Nations (UN) B) World Bank C) International Monetary Fund (IMF) D) World Trade Organization (WTO)

9. What is the legal term for a formal statement issued by a state acknowledging a breach of international law and expressing regret? A) Protocol B) Treaty C) Declaration D) Apology

10. Which principle of international law prohibits states from using force or threats of force against each other? A) Principle of sovereign equality B) Principle of non-intervention C) Principle of self-determination D) Principle of collective security

Answers:

1. B) United Nations Security Council (UNSC)
2. B) Resolving disputes between states
3. C) Rome Statute
4. A) Geneva Conventions
5. D) Universality principle
6. B) Vienna Convention on Diplomatic Relations
7. B) Treaty
8. D) World Trade Organization (WTO)
9. D) Apology
10. B) Principle of non-intervention