Day 4 - Law

Question 1

Name the four basic principles that apply to international law.

Answer 1

1. Sovereign states are legally equal.
2. States assume legal obligations only by affirmatively agreeing to do so.
3. An activity is allowed, unless specifically prohibited by law.
4. Treaty obligations are generally suspended during armed conflict.

Question 2

What are the two major sources of international law?

Answer 2

1. International Agreements (Treaties)
2. Customary International Law

Question 3

What are the two requirements for an International Law?

Answer 3

1. Must be signed by the President.
2. Must be ratified by Congress.

Question 4

What are the two requirements for a Customary Law?

Answer 4

1. Must have State Practice
2. Sense of Legal Obligation

Question 5

What does Article 2 (4) of the UN Charter state?

Answer 5

Refrain from use of force.

Question 6

What does Article 42 state?

Answer 6

UNSC may authorize use of force

Question 7

What does Article 51 state?

Answer 7

Right of self-defense triggered by an “armed attack”.

Question 8

What is the main organ of the UN?

Answer 8

General Assembly

Question 9

What is the principal judicial organ of the UN?

Answer 9

International Court of Justice

Question 10

Who are the five permanent members of the UN Security Council? How many non-permanent members are there?

Answer 10

China, Russia, France, United States, United Kingdom.

10 non-permanent members