Question 1

Extraterritoriality can be defined as

Accepted Answer

Extraterritoriality refers to the extension of a nation's laws beyond its borders, allowing it to impose its laws in other countries. This can include criminal jurisdiction, regulatory authority or civil actions against both individuals and corporations.

Question 2

Historically, many countries had dissimilar and confusing intellectual property rules covering copyrights, trademarks, and patents. Which of the following served to clarify and harmonize the trade-related aspects of intellectual property?

Accepted Answer

TRIPs (Trade-Related Aspects of Intellectual Property) served to clarify and harmonize the trade-related aspects of intellectual property. GATT (General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade) dealt with the reduction of trade barriers, while NAFTA (North American Free Trade Agreement) was a trade agreement between three countries - United States, Canada, and Mexico. CISG (Convention on Contracts for the International Sale of Goods) dealt with international sales contracts.

Question 3

A treaty is said to be _____ when those who have drafted it agree that it is in final form.

Accepted Answer

When those who have drafted the treaty agree that it is in final form, it is said to be adopted. "Bound" refers to the obligation to comply with the terms of the treaty, "entered into force" refers to the date when the treaty becomes legally binding and "ratified" refers to the formal approval or acceptance of the treaty by its signatories.

Question 4

_______ is the term used to describe certain fundamental principles of international law that cannot be altered by custom or practice.

Accepted Answer

Customary international law refers to fundamental principles that are recognized by the international community as a whole and cannot be altered by custom or practice. These principles are considered to be binding on all states, regardless of whether they have expressly agreed to be bound by them through treaties or other forms of agreement. Some examples of customary international law include the prohibition on torture, the right to self-defense, and the obligation to respect human rights.

Question 5

An American manufacturer has been asked to provide construction equipment to a foreign government. The contract is for a sizable amount, so the manufacturer wants to protect itself should the foreign government refuse to pay for the equipment once it has been delivered. What should the American manufacturer insist upon having if it wants to protect its right to sue the government in the event it does not pay for the goods?

Accepted Answer

The best option for the American manufacturer is to insist upon a waiver of immunity which would allow them to sue the foreign government in the event of non-payment. This would waive the foreign government's immunity from legal action and allow the manufacturer to pursue legal action to recover payment. A release of sovereignty would not be relevant in this situation as it refers to the surrendering of governmental control. A statement of extraterritoriality and submission of arbitration to the ICA would not necessarily protect the manufacturer's right to sue in the event of non-payment.

Question 6

Which of the following statements best describes common law?

Accepted Answer

Common law is a system of law based on judicial decisions, rather than on a codified or statutory system. Judges base their decisions on prior cases, which creates a body of law that becomes precedent for future cases.

Question 7

UN peacekeeping forces are sent into a developing nation to help the elected government resist an attempted coup by rebels. This action was ordered by the

Accepted Answer

The responsibility for authorizing peacekeeping forces is given to the UN Security Council under Chapter VII of the UN Charter. The Security Council is responsible for determining when there is a threat to international peace and security, which includes situations such as attempted coups in developing nations. The Economic and Social Council (A) focuses on economic and social issues, the International Court of Justice (B) settles legal disputes between nations, and the Secretariat (D) provides administrative support to the UN.

Question 8

Notren, Inc., a U.S. company, and SWT, a Singapore company, entered into a contract under which SWT is to ship party supplies to Notren. One of the terms of the contract states, "Any disputes that arise under this contract will be resolved in the courts of Singapore." This contract term is a

Accepted Answer

The contract term stating that any disputes will be resolved in the courts of Singapore is a choice of forum clause. This specifies the jurisdiction in which legal disputes will be heard and resolved.

Question 9

The process of Islamic legal and religious reasoning is called

Accepted Answer

The process of Islamic legal and religious reasoning is called ijtihad. It involves the independent interpretation of religious texts and the application of Islamic principles to contemporary issues. Stare decisis is a legal principle that involves following precedent or past decisions. Shari'a is the body of Islamic law based on the Qur'an and the Hadith. Jus cogens are fundamental principles of international law that are binding on all states.

Question 10

Which of the following administers the day-to-day operations of the United Nations?

Accepted Answer

The Secretariat, led by the Secretary-General, is responsible for the day-to-day operations of the United Nations, including organizing and coordinating UN activities and programs. The General Assembly and Security Council are governing bodies that make decisions and set policies, while the President is not a permanent role within the UN but rather a position held by the leader of the General Assembly during their annual session.

Question 11

Which of the following​ is not a lawmaking body but is so influential that many of its voluntary rules, such as the Incoterms, are accepted as the global standard in international business?

Accepted Answer

The International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) is not a lawmaking body but has significant influence in international business through its voluntary rules, such as the Incoterms, which are widely accepted as the global standard.

Question 12

The principle that the courts of one nation lack the power to hear suits against foreign governments is called

Accepted Answer

Sovereign immunity is a legal principle that holds that a sovereign state or head of state cannot commit a legal wrong and is immune from civil suit or criminal prosecution. Therefore, it follows that the courts of one nation lack the power to hear suits against foreign governments because of this principle.

Question 13

What is a major argument by the United States against the GATT Treaty?

Accepted Answer

A major argument by the United States against the General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade (GATT) has been that it competes against countries with unlimited pools of exploited labor, which can make it challenging for American workers and companies to compete on a level playing field.

Question 14

The Uniform Foreign Money Judgments Recognition Act provides that U.S. courts will recognize foreign judgments provided certain conditions are met. Which of the following is NOT one of those conditions?

Accepted Answer

The condition that the case was heard in an American court is not part of the Uniform Foreign Money Judgments Recognition Act. In fact, the Act specifically applies to foreign judgments, meaning they were decided in a court outside of the United States.

Question 15

The doctrine of stare decisis is ​fundamental to

Accepted Answer

The doctrine of stare decisis is a central principle in the common law system, which is used in many English-speaking countries including the United States, the United Kingdom, and Australia. Stare decisis means that courts are generally bound by their previous decisions and must follow them when deciding similar cases in the future. This helps to ensure consistency and predictability in the law, and it is a key feature of the common law tradition.

Question 16

In which nation is shari'a most likely to be practiced?

Accepted Answer

Shari'a law is based on Islamic principles and is most commonly practiced in Muslim-majority countries such as Saudi Arabia. Australia, Brazil, and Israel do not have a legal system based on shari'a law.

Question 17

The United States and Argentina have signed the Convention on Contracts for the International Sale of Goods (CISG). Oxtron, Inc., a U.S. company, and Leer, an Argentinean company, have entered into a contract under which Oxtron is to ship medical devices to Leer. The contract does not include a choice of law provision. The contract will be governed by

Accepted Answer

Since both the United States and Argentina have signed the CISG and there is no choice of law provision in the contract, the CISG will govern the contract.

Question 18

The primary goal of the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) was to

Accepted Answer

The primary goal of NAFTA was to eliminate almost all trade barriers between Canada, the United States, and Mexico. This was intended to create a more integrated and competitive North American market, which would allow the three countries to better compete with other global economies. While NAFTA did include provisions for the movement of labor between the countries, this was not its primary goal, and there was not complete freedom of movement. Additionally, NAFTA did not establish a common set of tariffs and trade restrictions for external countries; each member retained its own trade policies with nations outside of the agreement.

Question 19

The Australian government has opened a for-profit tourist information center in New York City. If a dispute arises over the lease of the storefront, may the landlord sue the Australian government in the United States courts?

Accepted Answer

The Foreign Sovereign Immunities Act allows for exceptions to immunity when a foreign government engages in commercial activities within the United States. Opening a for-profit tourist information center qualifies as such an activity, thus permitting legal action in U.S. courts.

Question 20

A binding process of resolving legal disputes by submitting them to a neutral third party is called

Accepted Answer

The process described is arbitration, which involves submitting a dispute to a neutral third party who has the authority to render a decision. Mediation involves a third party helping the parties to reach a voluntary agreement, investigation involves gathering facts about a situation, and enforcement involves carrying out a legal decision or order.

Quiz 3: International Law

Extraterritoriality can be defined as

Historically, many countries had dissimilar and confusing intellectual property rules covering copyrights, trademarks, and patents. Which of the following served to clarify and harmonize the trade-related aspects of intellectual property?

A treaty is said to be _____ when those who have drafted it agree that it is in final form.

_______ is the term used to describe certain fundamental principles of international law that cannot be altered by custom or practice.

Which of the following statements best describes common law?

UN peacekeeping forces are sent into a developing nation to help the elected government resist an attempted coup by rebels. This action was ordered by the

Notren, Inc., a U.S. company, and SWT, a Singapore company, entered into a contract under which SWT is to ship party supplies to Notren. One of the terms of the contract states, "Any disputes that arise under this contract will be resolved in the courts of Singapore." This contract term is a

The process of Islamic legal and religious reasoning is called

Which of the following administers the day-to-day operations of the United Nations?

Which of the following is not a lawmaking body but is so influential that many of its voluntary rules, such as the Incoterms, are accepted as the global standard in international business?

The principle that the courts of one nation lack the power to hear suits against foreign governments is called

What is a major argument by the United States against the GATT Treaty?

The Uniform Foreign Money Judgments Recognition Act provides that U.S. courts will recognize foreign judgments provided certain conditions are met. Which of the following is NOT one of those conditions?

The doctrine of stare decisis is fundamental to

In which nation is shari'a most likely to be practiced?

The primary goal of the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) was to

The Australian government has opened a for-profit tourist information center in New York City. If a dispute arises over the lease of the storefront, may the landlord sue the Australian government in the United States courts?

A binding process of resolving legal disputes by submitting them to a neutral third party is called

Quiz 3: International Law

Extraterritoriality can be defined as

Historically, many countries had dissimilar and confusing intellectual property rules covering copyrights, trademarks, and patents. Which of the following served to clarify and harmonize the trade-related aspects of intellectual property?

A treaty is said to be _____ when those who have drafted it agree that it is in final form.

_______ is the term used to describe certain fundamental principles of international law that cannot be altered by custom or practice.

Which of the following statements best describes common law?

UN peacekeeping forces are sent into a developing nation to help the elected government resist an attempted coup by rebels. This action was ordered by the

Notren, Inc., a U.S. company, and SWT, a Singapore company, entered into a contract under which SWT is to ship party supplies to Notren. One of the terms of the contract states, "Any disputes that arise under this contract will be resolved in the courts of Singapore." This contract term is a

The process of Islamic legal and religious reasoning is called

Which of the following administers the day-to-day operations of the United Nations?

Which of the following​ is not a lawmaking body but is so influential that many of its voluntary rules, such as the Incoterms, are accepted as the global standard in international business?

The principle that the courts of one nation lack the power to hear suits against foreign governments is called

What is a major argument by the United States against the GATT Treaty?

The Uniform Foreign Money Judgments Recognition Act provides that U.S. courts will recognize foreign judgments provided certain conditions are met. Which of the following is NOT one of those conditions?

The doctrine of stare decisis is ​fundamental to

In which nation is shari'a most likely to be practiced?

The primary goal of the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) was to

The Australian government has opened a for-profit tourist information center in New York City. If a dispute arises over the lease of the storefront, may the landlord sue the Australian government in the United States courts?

A binding process of resolving legal disputes by submitting them to a neutral third party is called

Which of the following is not a lawmaking body but is so influential that many of its voluntary rules, such as the Incoterms, are accepted as the global standard in international business?

The doctrine of stare decisis is fundamental to