20 Questions
What characterizes a bilateral treaty?
It is between two countries
What makes technical treaties different from political treaties?
Technical treaties focus on less controversial practical matters
Why are political treaties considered more controversial?
They have deeper implications for society
What is a key challenge in enforcing international law, as mentioned in the text?
Presence of an effective world government to enforce it
What was a significant challenge faced by the League of Nations right from the beginning?
Great powers refusing to support the League
What is one of the primary goals of the United Nations as mentioned in the text?
To prevent war and secure peace
Why did the League of Nations collapse?
Because of the lack of support from powerful nations
How is the United Nations different from a world government?
The UN is a forum for nations to solve problems collectively
Which country is stated as the largest contributor to the United Nations according to the text?
United States
What key aspect does the text highlight as necessary for international institutions to function effectively?
Active participation and support from major powers
What distinguishes a multilateral treaty from a bilateral treaty?
Number of participating countries
Why are economic treaties like trade agreements sometimes contentious?
They restrict the kind of goods sold to people
What causes some scholars to question if international law deserves to be called 'law'?
Absence of effective enforcement
Why are human rights treaties considered promises?
They are legally binding agreements
What was one of the major setbacks faced by the League of Nations right from its establishment?
Lack of support from the United States
Why did the League of Nations collapse?
It failed to prevent the outbreak of the Second World War
What is a key difference between the League of Nations and the United Nations?
The League aimed to serve as a world government, unlike the UN
Why is it mentioned that international institutions do not work well without the support of great powers?
Great powers have veto power in important decisions within these institutions
What role does self-interest play in countries' approach to international treaties according to the text?
Countries prioritize their own interests over global cooperation
What is highlighted as a primary goal of the United Nations based on the information provided in the text?
To prevent war and promote peace among member countries
Test your knowledge on the different types of treaties such as bilateral and multilateral, and learn about technical treaties that focus on practical issues with little political controversy. Explore how treaties regulate things like international mail transport, luggage handling on flights, distribution of radio waves, and telecommunications infrastructure.
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