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Question 1

The principle of respect for human rights and fundamental freedoms requires states to respect and ensure the rights recognized in international human rights instruments, such as the?

Answer 1

•Universal Declaration of Human Rights
•International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights

Question 2

The right to life is a core principle of international human rights law, which is recognized in various international human rights instruments, such as the?

Answer 2

•Universal Declaration of Human Rights
•International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights

Question 3

It requires states to prevent, reduce, and control environmental pollution, taking into account scientific uncertainty and the potential for irreversible or serious harm to human health or the environment.

Answer 3

Precautionary principle

Question 4

is a belt of water adjacent to a coastal state’s shoreline, extending up to 12 nautical miles from its baselines.

Answer 4

Territorial Sea (TS)

Question 5

A child born in a country that does not automatically grant them citizenship may be considered stateless until they obtain another form of legal status?

Answer 5

Stateless child

Question 6

is a fundamental principle in international law that states agreements must be upheld.

Answer 6

Pacta sunt servanda

Question 7

it refers to the country or nation that an individual identifies with or has citizenship in.

Answer 7

Nationality

Question 8

it is an international treaty related to climate change and not specifically focused on human rights.

Answer 8

Paris Agreement

Question 9

The maximum breadth of territorial waters is 12 nautical miles from a state’s baseline.

Answer 9

According to customary international law and UNCLOS

Question 10

it is not a principle under the law of the sea.

Answer 10

Territorial integrity

Question 11

refers to the inviolability of a state’s borders and is a principle of general
international law, but it does not fall directly under the law of the sea.

Answer 11

Territorial integrity

Question 12

~is an important aspect of statehood, as it provides a physical basis for governance and
administration.

~It also determines the extent of a state’s authority over its population and resources.

~refers to the geographic area over which a state has sovereignty and jurisdiction. It includes both land and sea areas, as well as any territorial waters or airspace that are under the state’s control.

Answer 12

Territory

Question 13

~are not considered a threat to national security or public order, but rather individuals who require protection due to their vulnerability.
~is a person who has been forced to leave their country due to persecution, war, or violence. They are protected under international law, which recognizes their right to seek asylum in another country.

Answer 13

Refugees

Question 14

is central to international law and relations, as it provides a framework for diplomacy, conflict resolution, and cooperation between nations. state is a political entity that has a defined territory, population, and government.

Answer 14

concept of the state

Question 15

have the authority to make laws, enter into agreements with other states, and represent themselves internationally.

Answer 15

States

Question 16

~determines an individual’s rights and obligations within the country, such as the right to vote, access to education and healthcare, and the duty to serve in the military (if required). It also affects their ability to travel, work, and live in other countries.
~ is distinct from ethnicity, which refers to a person’s cultural or linguistic heritage, and can differ from their nationality.
~ refers to the legal relationship between an individual and a nation or state

~ It is the legal status of a person as a citizen of a particular country, which is granted by that country’s government.

Answer 16

Nationality

Question 17

is a jus cogens principle it is a fundamental and overriding principle
of international law that is binding on all states, regardless of their domestic laws or treaty obligations. This principle is considered essential for the protection of basic human rights and the maintenance of international peace and security, and takes precedence over conflicting treaties or customary international law.

Answer 17

prohibition of genocide

Question 18

is the deliberate and systematic destruction, in whole or in part, of a national, ethnic, racial, or religious group, and is considered a crime against humanity.

Answer 18

Genocide

Question 19

An______ can be binding or non-binding, depending on its terms, while a _____ is always binding on the states that have ratified it.

Answer 19

international agreement
treaty

Question 20

requires ratification by a certain number of states, while an international agreement does not.

Answer 20

treaty

Question 21

are the waters beyond the EEZ and continental shelf. These waters are considered to be international waters, and all states have the freedom of navigation and overflight on the high seas.

Answer 21

high seas

Question 22

In international law, an ______ is a state that consists of a group or cluster of islands, islets, reefs, and cays, some of which may be submerged at high tide

Answer 22

archipelagic state

Question 23

is a line that encloses the entire land territory, including the territorial sea, of an archipelagic state.

Answer 23

archipelagic baseline

Question 24

In international law, an ________is a legal obligation that is owed to the international community as a whole, rather than just to a specific state or group of states. This type of obligation is considered to be a fundamental principle of international law, and its breach can give rise to legal consequences for the responsible state, such as diplomatic sanctions or other forms of collective action by the international community.

Answer 24

obligation erga omnes

Question 25

In international law, a state has a fundamental right to existence and self-defense. This right is recognized as a customary rule of international law and is enshrined in ________. Under this provision, a state is entitled to use force in self-defense if it is the victim of an armed attack or if it is acting in response to a clear and imminent threat of such an attack.

Answer 25

Article 51 of the United Nations Charter

Question 26

is an important principle of international law because it provides states with access to valuable marine resources, such as oil, gas, and minerals, while also ensuring that these resources are used in a sustainable and responsible manner. It also helps to clarify maritime boundaries between states and reduce the risk of disputes over maritime resources.

Answer 26

continental shelf

Question 27

In the 21st century, -_____is facing a number of challenges that are reshaping the international system in fundamental ways. One of the most pressing challenges is the growing gap between rich and poor countries, which is manifested in a variety of ways, including poverty, inequality, and underdevelopment.

Answer 27

global governance

Question 28

is the main deliberative, policymaking, and representative organ of the United Nations (UN). It is composed of all _________and meets in regular sessions annually in New York City. The UNGA has the power to make recommendations to UN member states and the UN Secretary-General, as well as to approve the UN budget and decide on the admission of new members to the UN.

Answer 28

-United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) -193 UN member states