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13.E: Assessment Questions

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    1. What is International law?
    Answer

    International law relates to the policies and procedures that govern relationships among nations.

    1. The following are clauses in the U.S. Constitution that relate to international law.
      1. Treaty Clause.
      2. Foreign Commerce Clause.
      3. Both a and b.
      4. Neither a nor b.
    2. Explain the European Union.
    Answer

    The European Union (EU) is a regional international organization that includes many countries in Europe. It was established to create peace across the region and promote economic, social, and cultural development.

    1. What is the Doctrine of Sovereign Immunity?
    2. The UN Security Council is made up of:
      1. \(5\) members and \(10\) countries.
      2. \(10\) members and \(5\) countries.
      3. \(10\) members and \(10\) countries.
      4. \(5\) members and \(5\) countries.
    Answer

    a

    1. Sources of international law include:
      1. Customs, treaties, and laws.
      2. Customs, treaties, and edict.
      3. Treaties, laws, and edicts.
      4. Customs, treaties, and organizations.
    2. Explain the principle of comity.
    Answer

    The Principle of Comity states that nations will defer to the laws and decrees of other nations when those laws are consistent with their own, essentially upholding reciprocity between nations with similar laws.

    1. Compare and contrast common law systems vs. civil law systems.
    2. How many countries have adopted the United Nations Convention on Contracts for the International Sale of Goods (CISG)?
      1. \(74\)
      2. \(84\)
      3. \(94\)
      4. \(104\)
    Answer

    b

    1. All of the following are international law enforcement methods except:
      1. Collective action.
      2. Reciprocity.
      3. Shaming.
      4. All of the above.

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