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The Charter of the UN: Structure and Supremacy

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What is the primary reason the UN Charter is considered to have a constitutional character?

It is a charter that can be modified by a simple majority vote

It is a superior norm that all member states agree to (correct)

It is a treaty ratified by all member states

It is a set of guidelines for international relations

What is the purpose of Article 108 of the UN Charter?

To regulate the process of modifying the Charter (correct)

To establish the supremacy of the Charter over other treaties

To define the role of the ICJ in interpreting the Charter

To establish the General Assembly as the highest authority

What is the significance of the Lockerbie sentence in the context of the UN Charter?

It demonstrated the supremacy of the Charter over other treaties (correct)

It limited the jurisdiction of the ICJ to only certain cases

It established the ICJ as a superior court to national courts

It established the General Assembly as the primary authority

What is the required threshold for adopting amendments to the UN Charter, according to Article 108?

A two-thirds vote of the General Assembly and ratification by two-thirds of the member states Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of Article 109 of the UN Charter?

To provide for a General Conference to review the Charter Signup and view all the answers

What is the minimum number of votes required to alter the UN Charter?

Two thirds of the total members of the United Nations, including all permanent members of the Security Council Signup and view all the answers

What is the basis of the international legal system?

The free will of the states Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of the United Nations, as outlined in Article 1?

To maintain international peace and security Signup and view all the answers

What would be the likely consequence if 100 countries were to leave the United Nations?

The UN would lose its legitimacy and influence in international relations Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary guiding principle of the Purposes and Principles of the UN?

The teleological principle Signup and view all the answers