Types of Treaties and Technical Treaties Quiz
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What characterizes a bilateral treaty?

  • It involves multiple countries
  • It is always controversial
  • It is between two countries (correct)
  • It deals with practical issues

    • What makes technical treaties different from political treaties?

  • Technical treaties involve human rights
  • Technical treaties are more controversial
  • Political treaties deal with practical issues
  • Technical treaties focus on less controversial practical matters (correct)

    • Why are political treaties considered more controversial?

  • They are always easier to enforce
  • They focus on economic matters
  • They have deeper implications for society (correct)
  • They involve more countries

    • What is a key challenge in enforcing international law, as mentioned in the text?

    <p>Presence of an effective world government to enforce it</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was a significant challenge faced by the League of Nations right from the beginning?

    <p>Great powers refusing to support the League</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one of the primary goals of the United Nations as mentioned in the text?

    <p>To prevent war and secure peace</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why did the League of Nations collapse?

    <p>Because of the lack of support from powerful nations</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How is the United Nations different from a world government?

    <p>The UN is a forum for nations to solve problems collectively</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which country is stated as the largest contributor to the United Nations according to the text?

    <p>United States</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What key aspect does the text highlight as necessary for international institutions to function effectively?

    <p>Active participation and support from major powers</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What distinguishes a multilateral treaty from a bilateral treaty?

    <p>Number of participating countries</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why are economic treaties like trade agreements sometimes contentious?

    <p>They restrict the kind of goods sold to people</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What causes some scholars to question if international law deserves to be called 'law'?

    <p>Absence of effective enforcement</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why are human rights treaties considered promises?

    <p>They are legally binding agreements</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was one of the major setbacks faced by the League of Nations right from its establishment?

    <p>Lack of support from the United States</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why did the League of Nations collapse?

    <p>It failed to prevent the outbreak of the Second World War</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a key difference between the League of Nations and the United Nations?

    <p>The League aimed to serve as a world government, unlike the UN</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is it mentioned that international institutions do not work well without the support of great powers?

    <p>Great powers have veto power in important decisions within these institutions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What role does self-interest play in countries' approach to international treaties according to the text?

    <p>Countries prioritize their own interests over global cooperation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is highlighted as a primary goal of the United Nations based on the information provided in the text?

    <p>To prevent war and promote peace among member countries</p> Signup and view all the answers

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