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Which entity has the authority to enforce international law?
Which entity has the authority to enforce international law?
- International Criminal Court (correct)
- International Monetary Fund
- United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization
- World Health Organization
What is the primary source of international law?
What is the primary source of international law?
- United Nations resolutions
- Academic papers
- Customary international law
- Treaties (correct)
What is the function of the International Court of Justice?
What is the function of the International Court of Justice?
- Enforce economic sanctions on countries violating international law
- Advisory opinions on legal questions referred by the UN and its specialized agencies (correct)
- Provide humanitarian aid in conflict zones
- Negotiate treaties between member states
Which international organization is primarily responsible for promoting and protecting human rights?
Which international organization is primarily responsible for promoting and protecting human rights?
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What is the main purpose of the Geneva Conventions?
What is the main purpose of the Geneva Conventions?
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Which legal principle forms the basis of international law governing the conduct of states in relation to their citizens and other states?
Which legal principle forms the basis of international law governing the conduct of states in relation to their citizens and other states?
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International Law Enforcement
- The United Nations has the authority to enforce international law.
Sources of International Law
- The primary source of international law is customs and general principles of law recognized by civilized nations.
International Court of Justice
- The International Court of Justice, also known as the World Court, has the function of settling disputes between states and giving advisory opinions on international legal issues.
Human Rights Protection
- The United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights is primarily responsible for promoting and protecting human rights.
Geneva Conventions
- The main purpose of the Geneva Conventions is to establish the rules and guidelines for conducting war and protecting civilians, prisoners of war, and the wounded during international conflicts.
Basis of International Law
- The principle of sovereignty forms the basis of international law governing the conduct of states in relation to their citizens and other states.
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