Multiple Choice Questions
International Law and Diplomacy
Topic: International Law and Diplomacy
Grade: 12
Question 1:
Which international organization is responsible for the settlement of disputes between member states?
a) United Nations
b) European Union
c) International Criminal Court
d) World Trade Organization
Answer: a) United Nations
Explanation: The United Nations is responsible for the settlement of disputes between member states through various mechanisms, such as negotiation, mediation, and arbitration. The most well-known mechanism is the International Court of Justice, which is the principal judicial organ of the UN and settles legal disputes between states. For example, in the case of the dispute between Nicaragua and the United States in the 1980s, the ICJ ruled in favor of Nicaragua and ordered the US to pay reparations.
Question 2:
Which principle of international law allows a state to take actions in self-defense when under threat?
a) Principle of sovereignty
b) Principle of non-intervention
c) Principle of self-determination
d) Principle of self-defense
Answer: d) Principle of self-defense
Explanation: The principle of self-defense allows a state to use force, including military force, when under threat or attacked by another state. This principle is enshrined in Article 51 of the United Nations Charter. For example, the United States invoked the principle of self-defense after the 9/11 attacks and launched military operations in Afghanistan against Al-Qaeda and the Taliban.
Question 3:
Which treaty prohibits the development, production, and stockpiling of chemical weapons?
a) Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons
b) Biological Weapons Convention
c) Chemical Weapons Convention
d) Geneva Conventions
Answer: c) Chemical Weapons Convention
Explanation: The Chemical Weapons Convention is an international treaty that prohibits the development, production, stockpiling, and use of chemical weapons. It aims to eliminate chemical weapons and ensure their destruction. For example, the use of chemical weapons in the Syrian Civil War violated the Chemical Weapons Convention, leading to international condemnation and efforts to hold those responsible accountable.
Question 4:
Which international court is responsible for prosecuting individuals for war crimes, crimes against humanity, and genocide?
a) International Criminal Court
b) International Court of Justice
c) International Tribunal for the Law of the Sea
d) International Criminal Tribunal for the former Yugoslavia
Answer: a) International Criminal Court
Explanation: The International Criminal Court (ICC) is the first permanent international court established to prosecute individuals for the most serious crimes of international concern, including war crimes, crimes against humanity, and genocide. It is based in The Hague, Netherlands. For example, the ICC issued arrest warrants for individuals involved in the Darfur conflict in Sudan, charging them with crimes against humanity and war crimes.
Question 5:
Which international agreement aims to limit greenhouse gas emissions and combat climate change?
a) Paris Agreement
b) Kyoto Protocol
c) Montreal Protocol
d) Vienna Convention for the Protection of the Ozone Layer
Answer: a) Paris Agreement
Explanation: The Paris Agreement is an international treaty that aims to limit global warming to well below 2 degrees Celsius above pre-industrial levels and pursue efforts to limit the temperature increase to 1.5 degrees Celsius. It sets out commitments for countries to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, adapt to the impacts of climate change, and provide financial support to developing countries. For example, countries are required to submit nationally determined contributions (NDCs) outlining their efforts to reduce emissions, with the goal of achieving a carbon-neutral world by the second half of the century.
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