international law VS domestic/national law Flashcards
What is the primary difference between international law and domestic law?
International law governs the relations between states, while domestic law regulates the conduct within a state.
True or False: International law is created by national legislatures.
False
Fill in the blank: The sources of international law include treaties, customary international law, and _____ law.
general principles of law
Which entity primarily enforces international law?
International organizations, such as the United Nations.
What is a treaty in the context of international law?
A formal agreement between states that is legally binding.
What does the principle of ‘pacta sunt servanda’ mean?
It means that agreements must be kept.
Fill in the blank: The primary court for resolving disputes in international law is the _____ Court.
International Court of Justice
What is customary international law?
Law that arises from consistent state practice and is accepted as legally binding.
True or False: National courts can apply international law.
True
What role do NGOs play in international law?
They advocate for compliance with international law and can influence its development.
What is the doctrine of ‘monism’ in relation to international law?
It holds that international law and domestic law form a single legal system.
Which of the following is NOT a source of international law? A) Treaties B) Customary law C) National statutes
C) National statutes
What is the main function of the United Nations Security Council?
To maintain international peace and security.
What is the difference between ‘soft law’ and ‘hard law’?
‘Soft law’ refers to non-binding agreements, while ‘hard law’ consists of legally binding obligations.
Fill in the blank: The Vienna Convention on the Law of Treaties governs the _____ of treaties.
formation, interpretation, and enforcement
True or False: Domestic law is always subordinate to international law.
False
What is the concept of ‘state sovereignty’?
The principle that a state has authority over its territory and domestic affairs without external interference.
What is the doctrine of ‘dualism’ in relation to international law?
IL and domestic law are separate
Fill in the blank: The principle of non-intervention prohibits states from intervening in the _____ affairs of other states.
internal
What is the role of the International Criminal Court?
To prosecute individuals for genocide, war crimes, and crimes against humanity.
True or False: All countries are bound by international law regardless of their consent.
False
What is ‘jus cogens’?
Strict norms of international law that cannot be violated.
Which of the following is an example of domestic law? A) International treaties B) National criminal codes C) Customary international law
B) National criminal codes
