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What did the early Roman law (jus civile) apply to initially?
What did the early Roman law (jus civile) apply to initially?
- Roman citizens and citizens of allied states
- Only foreigners
- Both Romans and foreigners
- Only Roman citizens (correct)
What role did the jus gentium play in the Roman legal system?
What role did the jus gentium play in the Roman legal system?
- Was used for criminal cases
- Applied only to foreigners
- Provided simplified rules for relations between foreigners and citizens (correct)
- Only governed relations between Roman citizens
According to John Austin, what is the primary reason he does not consider international law as true law?
According to John Austin, what is the primary reason he does not consider international law as true law?
- Is enforced too strictly
- Has too many legislative bodies
- Lacks legislative, executive, and judiciary machinery (correct)
- Has too many sanctions for enforcement
In Thomas Erskine Holland's view, why does he believe International Law is not true law?
In Thomas Erskine Holland's view, why does he believe International Law is not true law?
What did Cornelius van Bynkershoek focus on despite being part of the positivist school in international jurisprudence?
What did Cornelius van Bynkershoek focus on despite being part of the positivist school in international jurisprudence?
What is the main difference between the Naturalist Theory and the Positivist Theory of International Law?
What is the main difference between the Naturalist Theory and the Positivist Theory of International Law?
Which theory of International Law is criticized for the possibility of treaties being binding on third States?
Which theory of International Law is criticized for the possibility of treaties being binding on third States?
What is the concept behind the Pacta Sunt Servanda rule in International Law?
What is the concept behind the Pacta Sunt Servanda rule in International Law?
What does Jus Cogens refer to in International Law?
What does Jus Cogens refer to in International Law?
What is the main focus of Public International Law, as mentioned in the text?
What is the main focus of Public International Law, as mentioned in the text?
