English test

Question 1

Binding

Answer 1

involving any obligation that can’t be broken (VINCULANTE)

Question 2

Outsorcing

Answer 2

going out to find the source of what you need (EXTERNACIONALIZACIÓN)

Question 3

Sweatshop

Answer 3

a work place with unnaceptably sever conditions and usually extremely low wages (EXPLOTACIÓN LABORAL)

Question 4

Borders

Answer 4

boundaries between countries (FRONTERAS)

Question 5

Fair trade

Answer 5

trade in conformity with a fair-trade agreement
(COMERCIO JUSTO)

Question 6

Imbalance/inequality

Answer 6

state or condition with different things do not occur in equal or proper amounts (DESIGUALDAD)

Question 7

Which are the different levels of applicable law?

Answer 7

local, national and domestic

Question 8

Tariff

Answer 8

a tax on goods coming into or leaving a country (TARIFAS/IMPUESTOS)

Question 9

Interdependence

Answer 9

the mutual reliance between two or more groups (INTERDEPENDENCIA)

Question 10

Dumping

Answer 10

The practice of exporting goods at a price lower than the cost of
production in order to gain an advantage over competitors in another country. (EVASION IMPUESTOS)

Question 11

Free trade area

Answer 11

A geographic region where countries have agreed to
eliminate tariffs and other barriers to trade among themselves.
(ÁREA DE LIBRE COMERCIO)

Question 12

Subsidy

Answer 12

Financial assistance given by a government to a business or industry to support it, often with the aim of promoting economic growth or social welfare. (SUBSIDIO)

Question 13

Waiver

Answer 13

An official document that allows someone to be exempted from a
requirement or obligation, such as paying a fee or following a rule.
(EXCEPCIÓN)

Question 14

Sources of PIL

Answer 14

Treaties, Customary international law and United Nations Security Council Resolutions

Question 15

Accession

Answer 15

The act whereby a state accepts the offer or the opportunity to
become a party to a treaty already negotiated and signed by other states. It usually
occurs after the treaty has entered into force.
(ADHESIÓN)

Question 16

Amendment

Answer 16

The formal alteration of treaty provisions affecting all the parties
to the particular agreement. (ENMIENDA)

Question 17

A treaty can be…

Answer 17

Bilateral or Multilateral

Question 18

Ratifiying

Answer 18

to formally approve an agreement, treaty, law, etc., by expressing
agreement, consent, or approval. (RATIFICAR)

Question 19

Covenants

Answer 19

a formal agreement between two or more persons to do or not do
something.
(PACTO)

Question 20

What are the 3 tipes of migrants?

Answer 20

Migrant, Refugee and Asylum-seeker

Question 21

Amnesty

Answer 21

A legal guarantee that exempts a person or group of persons from
liability for criminal or political offenses. (AMNISTÍA)

Question 22

Child labour

Answer 22

Any work performed by a child which deprives them of their
childhood. (EXPLOTACIÓN LABORAL INFANTIL)

Question 23

Deportation

Answer 23

Coerced physical removal of a person to their country of origin or a third country by the authorities of the host country. (DEPORTACIÓN)

Question 24

Smuggling

Answer 24

The procurement, in order to obtain, directly or indirectly, a financial
or other material benefit, of the irregular entry of a person into (the
territory of) a State of which the person is not a national or a
permanent resident. (CONTRABANDO/TRÁFICO)

Question 25

Aribitraty arrest

Answer 25

deprivation of liberty of a person outside of the confines of nationally recognized laws or international standards. (ARRESTRO ARBITRARIO)

Question 26

Worhsip

Answer 26

showing reverence and adoration for a deity or religious figure. (ADORACIÓN)

Question 27

Inalienable

Answer 27

unable to be taken away or given up. (INALIENABLE)

Question 28

Pledge

Answer 28

a solemn promise or commitment, especially one made publicly or officially. (PROMESA)

Question 29

Endowed

Answer 29

to possess a natural ability or quality. (DOTE)

Question 30

Sanctions

Answer 30

economic penalization imposed to a country.

Question 31

Which is the most relevant document from the UN?

Answer 31

Charter of the United Nations

Question 32

Peacebuilding

Answer 32

efforts, aiming to lay the foundations for lasting peace in postconflict areas.

Question 33

Veto power

Answer 33

the blend of five permanent member to stop a Resolution. (PODER DE VETO)

Question 34

What are the 2 types of Development Goals)

Answer 34

Sustainable Deveoplment Goals (ODS's) and Millenium Deveolpemnt Goals (OMD's)

Question 35

Arrears

Answer 35

owing money that should have been paid already (DEUDAS)

Question 36

Trusteeships

Answer 36

the position of a person or group who controls property and/or money for another person or an organization. (FIDECOMISO)

Question 37

Breach

Answer 37

an act of breaking a law, promise, agreement, or relationship. (VIOLACIÓN/ROTURA)

Question 38

Sovereing

Answer 38

having the highest power or being completely independent. (SOBERANÍA)

Question 39

Pollution

Answer 39

the introduction of harmful substances or products into the environment. (POLUCIÓN/CONTAMINACIÓN)

Question 40

Sustainable

Answer 40

capable of being maintained at a steady level without exhausting natural resources causing severe ecological damage. (SOSTENIBLE)

Question 41

Waste

Answer 41

the act of wasting; use up or spend to no profit. (DESPERDICIO)

Question 42

Drought

Answer 42

a long period or and extended shortage of dry water (SEQUÍA)

Question 43

Green economy

Answer 43

is the practice of sustainable development through the support of public and private investment to create infrastructure that fosters social and environmental sustainability (ECONOMÍAS VERDES)

Question 44

Illegal logging

Answer 44

is the harvesting of timber in contravention of the laws and regulations of the country of harvest. (TALA DE MADERA ILEGAL)

Question 45

Renewable energy

Answer 45

is energy from a source that is not depleted when used, such as wind or solar power (ENERGÍA RENOVABLE)

Question 46

Which are the 7 principles of Enviromental Law?

Answer 46

1. Principle of sustainable development 2. Polluter pays principle 3.Precautionary principle 4.Common differenciated responsibilities principle 5.In dutio pro natura principle 6.Progression principle 7.Non-regression principle