113-2 Week 4 Quiz

Which is the correct statement about international (int'l) law?

• Int’l law governs the behavior of people.

• Int’l law deals with relationships between states.

• Int’l law is made by legislators.

• Violations of int’l law result in penalties by force.

Answer explanation

Int’l law governs the behavior of states.

Int’l law is made through agreements between states.

Violations of int’l law result in direct or indirect penalties.

Which one is non-legally binding?

• A treaty

• A convention

• A covenant

• A declaration

Generally speaking, which is the correct statement about a treaty?

• It involves 2 or a smaller number of states.

• It requires a longer negotiation process.

• It establishes new standards on specific issues.

• It expresses general principles and values.

Answer explanation

Generally, a treaty has shorter negotiation process and establishes specific rules on specific issues.

Which name is correct?

• The "Convention" of Peace with Japan

• The United Nations "Convention" on the Rights of the Child

• The International "Convention" on Civil and Political Rights

• The Universal "Convention" of Human Rights

Answer explanation

The "Treaty" of Peace with Japan

The International "Covenant" on Civil and Political Rights

The Universal "Declaration" of Human Rights

Which is the correct stage for making legally-binding international law?

• Stage 3: Negotiation and Drafting

• Stage 2: Adoption and Authentication

• Stage 4: Acceptance by States

• Stage 1: Entry into force

Answer explanation

Stage 1: Negotiation and Drafting

Stage 2: Adoption and Authentication

Stage 3: Acceptance by States

Stage 4: Entry into force

Which is the correct statement about the stage of adoption and authentication?

• Government representatives adopt the official text by unanimous vote.

• If the conference is large, the members can agree to switch to a majority vote.

• English is the only official language at the UN General Assembly.

• The UN General Assembly confirm the final wording during the authentication process.

Answer explanation

The "UN General Assembly" adopts the official text by unanimous vote.

"6" official languages are used at the conference.

"Government representatives" confirm the final wording during the authentication process.

Which is the correct statement about the stage of acceptance by states?

• Signature means the legislative body expresses its consent to be bound by the agreement.

• Ratification means the exeucative body agrees to be bound by the agreement.

• Depositary of ratification ensures that all states are kept informed.

• Accession means states agree to become state parties at this stage.

Answer explanation

Signature means the "executive" body expresses its consent to be bound by the agreement.

Ratification means the "legislative" body agrees to be bound by the agreements.

Accession occurs "after the stage of entry into force."

Which area does international human rights law belong to?

• Public international law

• Private international law

• International business law

• International affairs law