NS3-M1U4C2 - International Law of the Sea Quiz 75

Which part of international law deals with relations between sovereign states?

• Relational law

• Private law

• Sovereign law

• Public law

In the statement, “The effectiveness of diplomacy depends upon the power of the state,” what type of power is being referred to?

• Transportation

• Electric

• Military

• Economic

Where is the International Court of Justice located?

• Republic of Venice

• Belgium

• Germany

• Netherlands

One of the sources of international law is a document by Hugo Grotius, written in 1625, called The Father of International Law.

• No Change

• Change “international” to “domestic”

• Change “Hugo Grotius” to “Hugo Grant”

• Change “The Father of International Law” to “The Law of War and Peace”

The management of international relations by negotiation, and the method by which these relations are adjusted and managed by ambassadors and envoys

• Mediation

• Machiavellian

• Diplomacy

When is a sovereign state exempt from upholding international law?

• When they have prisoners of war.

• When a foreign colony has been granted sovereignty by the mother country.

• There is no exemption.

• When a new state is working out prior international obligations.

Put the following events in the order in which they happened.

• A. League of Nations established

• B. Congress of Vienna assembles

• C. United Nations established

• D. Napoleonic Wars

How many different nations are represented at the Security Council?

• A. 5

• B. 10

• C. 15

• D. 20

The United Nations Security Council is voting to pass a resolution. The United States, Great Britain, France, Russia, People’s Republic of China plus 3 other nonpermanent nations vote affirmative. Does the resolution pass?

• A. No, 9 affirmative votes are needed.

• B. No, the vote needs to be unanimous.

• C. Yes, they have the majority of the 15 votes.

• D. Undecided. The question does not list the votes of the five permanent representatives.

Collective defense treaties are a strong deterrent to any potential aggressor nation. Our worldwide collective security system has bound us to defend which of the following countries (as well as others not listed)?

• A. England

• B. North Korea

• C. Croatia

• D. South Korea