How is international law different from other forms of international institutions?

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International law is a set of explicit rules that regulate behavior among actors in the international system. Other international institutions may not have as clear or comprehensive a set of rules.

Answer: D 
 Unlike other international institutions, international law cannot be ignored by states. While states may choose not to follow the law, they cannot completely ignore it without facing potential consequences, such as being sanctioned or facing legal action.

Note: Choices B, C, and E are not accurate descriptions of how international law differs from other international institutions. Other international institutions (such as the UN) are also likely to be followed, may have the backing of powerful states or actors, and may be self-enforcing to some extent.

How Is International Law Different from Other Forms of International