What is the principle of “sovereign equality” in international law?
a) All states are equal in terms of military power
b) States have equal rights and obligations under international law
c) States must have equal resources
d) All states have the same legal structure
Which principle under international law governs the peaceful settlement of disputes between states?
a) Non-intervention
b) Good faith
c) Peaceful coexistence
d) Self-determination
Which of the following is a principle of customary international law?
a) Treaties are binding only on the countries that sign them
b) International treaties must be ratified by all states
c) States are bound by certain practices that are accepted as law, even if not codified in treaties
d) Only UN members are bound by international law
The principle of non-intervention in international law refers to what?
a) States can intervene in the internal matters of any other state
b) States should avoid interference in the internal affairs of sovereign states
c) States must intervene when human rights are violated
d) States must intervene in matters of national security
What does the principle of self-determination mean in international law?
a) States have the right to determine their own domestic policies
b) Peoples have the right to freely choose their sovereignty and international political status
c) States can determine the status of other states’ territories
d) The UN has the authority to determine a state’s political system
What is the principle of pacta sunt servanda?
a) Treaties must be signed by all states
b) Treaties must be honored and implemented by the parties that sign them
c) Treaties are not binding until ratified
d) Treaties can be amended by mutual consent of the parties
Under international law, the principle of “lex specialis derogat legi generali” means:
a) A more specific law overrides a more general one
b) Treaties can be overridden by customary law
c) International law must comply with state laws
d) Human rights laws cannot be violated by any state
Which principle is associated with the prohibition of the use of force in international law?
a) Sovereign equality
b) Self-defense
c) Territorial integrity
d) Non-use of force
Which of the following is true regarding the principle of humanitarian intervention in international law?
a) States have the right to intervene in any conflict regardless of international agreements
b) Humanitarian intervention is only permitted when authorized by the UN Security Council
c) States are required to intervene when genocide occurs in other states
d) Humanitarian intervention is prohibited under all circumstances
The principle of “territorial integrity” under international law protects:
a) The boundaries of states against external aggression
b) The internal legal structure of a state
c) The rights of citizens within a state
d) The right of a state to control its airspace
What does the principle of “consent” mean in international law?
a) States must accept all international treaties, even if they disagree
b) A state can only be bound by international law if it gives its consent
c) Consent is required only in cases of military intervention
d) Consent is required for all UN decisions
Which of the following best describes the principle of “utmost good faith” in international law?
a) States should act with honesty and transparency in their international dealings
b) States can break international treaties if they believe their interests are threatened
c) Treaties can be nullified if they were made under duress
d) States must always act in their own self-interest in foreign affairs
Which principle prohibits the imposition of sanctions on countries without UN Security Council approval?
a) Non-intervention
b) Sovereign equality
c) Principle of non-use of force
d) Prohibition of unilateral action
The principle of “equality of states” under international law means:
a) All states have equal rights and obligations under international law
b) States must have equal military power
c) Large states have more power in international law
d) States must have similar forms of government
Which principle governs the right of states to control their own natural resources?
a) Self-determination
b) Territorial integrity
c) National sovereignty
d) Protection of the environment
Which of the following principles governs the relationship between international law and municipal (domestic) law?
a) Supremacy of international law
b) Dualism
c) International law is subservient to domestic law
d) International law only applies to international disputes
The principle of “jus cogens” refers to:
a) Laws that can be changed through mutual agreement of states
b) Norms of international law that cannot be violated under any circumstances
c) Laws that govern the conduct of war
d) Treaties that cannot be broken unless both parties agree
What principle is illustrated by the prohibition of slavery in international law?
a) Jus cogens
b) Pacta sunt servanda
c) Lex specialis
d) Sovereign equality
Which of the following is true regarding the principle of “state responsibility” in international law?
a) States are not responsible for the actions of their agents
b) States are held accountable for violations of international law, even if committed by private individuals
c) States can avoid responsibility by claiming ignorance of international law
d) States are responsible for actions by foreign governments in their territory
Which principle in international law is concerned with the use of force in self-defense?
a) Pre-emptive strike
b) Territorial integrity
c) Prohibition of force
d) Right to self-defense
What is the significance of the principle of “pacta sunt servanda” in the context of international treaties?
a) Treaties are not binding
b) Treaties are binding only if ratified by all parties
c) Treaties must be honored by all parties involved
d) Treaties can be broken if one state decides to withdraw
What does the principle of “universality” in international law imply?
a) All states must adopt the same legal framework
b) Certain legal norms, such as human rights, apply to all states
c) States must be governed by international law exclusively
d) Only developed nations are subject to international law
The principle of “territorial integrity” restricts:
a) States from claiming territory outside their borders
b) The use of force to defend territorial borders
c) States from controlling their natural resources
d) States from altering their political system
The principle of “non-retroactivity” in international law means:
a) States cannot be bound by laws that are created after the fact
b) States can change international laws at any time
c) States must abide by international law regardless of when it was established
d) New laws always supersede older laws
Which of the following is a principle that guides the protection of the environment under international law?
a) Principle of non-intervention
b) Principle of equitable utilization
c) Principle of sustainable development
d) Principle of state sovereignty
Which principle allows states to enter into international treaties?
a) Pacta sunt servanda
b) Self-determination
c) Sovereign equality
d) Diplomatic immunity
Which of the following does NOT apply to the principle of the prohibition of the use of force?
a) Force can be used in self-defense
b) Force can be used if authorized by the UN Security Council
c) States can use force for any reason
d) States are prohibited from using force to resolve disputes
