International Law and Governance

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What is the primary difference between international law and domestic law in terms of their production and application?

International law is only applicable to states, while domestic law is applicable to individuals.

Domestic law has a single lawmaking body, while international law does not. (correct)

International law is based on general principles, while domestic law is based on a constitution.

Domestic law is only applicable to a specific region, while international law is global.

What takes priority over all other laws in most democracies?

The national constitution (correct)

Administrative department rules

International treaties

Laws passed by the legislature

What is the primary role of judicial review in many countries?

To overturn laws deemed unconstitutional (correct)

To create new laws

To appoint government officials

To interpret the constitution

What is the term given to the rules that govern relations between states?

International law Signup and view all the answers

In case of a conflict between international law and domestic law, which one prevails?

International law always prevails Signup and view all the answers

What is the main focus of administrative law?

The operations of government departments Signup and view all the answers

What is the source of international law?

Customs and treaties Signup and view all the answers

What is the term given to the situation when different rules apply to the same matter?

Conflict of law Signup and view all the answers

What is the name of the international treaty that deals with the law of treaties?

Vienna Convention on the Law of Treaties Signup and view all the answers

What determines which law prevails in a conflict between two domestic laws?

The constitution Signup and view all the answers

What are the two main types of international law?

Customary law and treaty law Signup and view all the answers

What type of laws can be bilateral, regional, or global?

International laws Signup and view all the answers

What type of law is involved in determining the name of a company?

Intellectual Property law Signup and view all the answers

When buying a business, what type of law determines ownership of property within the business?

Property law Signup and view all the answers

Which branch of law is involved in hiring personnel and ordering supplies?

Contract law and employment law Signup and view all the answers

What determines the minimum standards a product must accomplish?

Sales law Signup and view all the answers

What is the main difference between a legal system and branches of law?

A legal system is the organization of laws within a nation, while branches of law are subfields Signup and view all the answers

Why is domestic law important in enforcing international law?

Because international law is dependent on domestic law Signup and view all the answers

What type of law would be involved in resolving a dispute between a husband and wife from different countries who live in the United States and cannot agree on custody and child support?

Private international law Signup and view all the answers

Two companies based in Argentina have a dispute over a contract for the sales of supplies. What type of law is involved in the solution to this problem?

Contract law Signup and view all the answers

What is the general rule for determining when a contract exists?

When the acceptance of the offer is received by the offeror Signup and view all the answers

What are the three elements required for a contract to be formed?

Offer, acceptance, and consideration Signup and view all the answers

A widow dies without a will, leaving behind a large inheritance. What type of law is involved in the distribution of the inheritance?

Succession law Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for something of value that is given in exchange for a promise, in the context of contract law?

Consideration Signup and view all the answers

What is the principle of autonomy in contract law?

The principle that contracts have binding effects upon its parties unless law intervenes. Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of protection of the weaker party in contract law?

To ensure that both parties have equal bargaining power. Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of good faith in contract law?

To assume that parties understand the terms of a contract unless proven otherwise. Signup and view all the answers

What is the limit of freedom of contract?

The limit of public law and order. Signup and view all the answers

What type of law would govern a divorce case between an Argentinian couple?

Domestic law Signup and view all the answers

What type of law would govern a case of discrimination in the workplace in Argentina that ends up in a supranational court of human rights?