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What is the primary difference between international law and domestic law in terms of their production and application?
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?
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?
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?
What is the term given to the rules that govern relations between states?
In case of a conflict between international law and domestic law, which one prevails?
In case of a conflict between international law and domestic law, which one prevails?
What is the main focus of administrative law?
What is the main focus of administrative law?
What is the source of international law?
What is the source of international law?
What is the term given to the situation when different rules apply to the same matter?
What is the term given to the situation when different rules apply to the same matter?
What is the name of the international treaty that deals with the law of treaties?
What is the name of the international treaty that deals with the law of treaties?
What determines which law prevails in a conflict between two domestic laws?
What determines which law prevails in a conflict between two domestic laws?
What are the two main types of international law?
What are the two main types of international law?
What type of laws can be bilateral, regional, or global?
What type of laws can be bilateral, regional, or global?
What type of law is involved in determining the name of a company?
What type of law is involved in determining the name of a company?
When buying a business, what type of law determines ownership of property within the business?
When buying a business, what type of law determines ownership of property within the business?
Which branch of law is involved in hiring personnel and ordering supplies?
Which branch of law is involved in hiring personnel and ordering supplies?
What determines the minimum standards a product must accomplish?
What determines the minimum standards a product must accomplish?
What is the main difference between a legal system and branches of law?
What is the main difference between a legal system and branches of law?
Why is domestic law important in enforcing international law?
Why is domestic law important in enforcing international law?
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?
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?
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?
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?
What is the general rule for determining when a contract exists?
What is the general rule for determining when a contract exists?
What are the three elements required for a contract to be formed?
What are the three elements required for a contract to be formed?
A widow dies without a will, leaving behind a large inheritance. What type of law is involved in the distribution of the inheritance?
A widow dies without a will, leaving behind a large inheritance. What type of law is involved in the distribution of the inheritance?
What is the term for something of value that is given in exchange for a promise, in the context of contract law?
What is the term for something of value that is given in exchange for a promise, in the context of contract law?
What is the principle of autonomy in contract law?
What is the principle of autonomy in contract law?
What is the purpose of protection of the weaker party in contract law?
What is the purpose of protection of the weaker party in contract law?
What is the role of good faith in contract law?
What is the role of good faith in contract law?
What is the limit of freedom of contract?
What is the limit of freedom of contract?
What type of law would govern a divorce case between an Argentinian couple?
What type of law would govern a divorce case between an Argentinian couple?
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?
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?
