Question 1

International disputes are usually brought in the national court of the plaintiff's home country unless there is an agreement to the contrary.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Under international law,what is the difference between a treaty and a convention?

Accepted Answer

A)  A treaty is an agreement,and a convention is typically the meeting at which the treaty was drafted. 
B)  The two terms have the same meaning,thus there is no difference between them. 
C)  A treaty is an agreement negotiated directly be the signatory nations,whereas a convention is first drafted by a sponsoring international organization,after which,nations can decided whether to be bound by it. 
D)  Conventions usually have only a few signatory nations whereas treaties usually have many. 
A)  A treaty is an agreement,and a convention is typically the meeting at which the treaty was drafted. 
B)  The two terms have the same meaning,thus there is no difference between them. 
C)  A treaty is an agreement negotiated directly be the signatory nations,whereas a convention is first drafted by a sponsoring international organization,after which,nations can decided whether to be bound by it. 
D)  Conventions usually have only a few signatory nations whereas treaties usually have many.

Question 3

In which of the following circumstances would a foreign government not be subject to suit in a U.S.court according to the Federal Sovereign Immunities Act?

Accepted Answer

A)  If the foreign government has explicitly waived immunity. 
B)  If the foreign government has impliedly waived immunity. 
C)  If the action is based on a tort committed by the foreign government. 
D)  If the action is based on commercial activity by the foreign government. 
E)  B and C only. 
A)  If the foreign government has explicitly waived immunity. 
B)  If the foreign government has impliedly waived immunity. 
C)  If the action is based on a tort committed by the foreign government. 
D)  If the action is based on commercial activity by the foreign government. 
E)  B and C only.

Question 4

What is the purpose of a choice of forum clause in an international contract?

Accepted Answer

A)  to give the parties a choice of nations in which to bring a lawsuit under the contract 
B)  to determine in advance where any lawsuits under the contract will be brought 
C)  to determine who will choose the location of any lawsuit which is brought under the contract 
D)  to determine which nation's law will apply in settling disputes that arise under the contract 
A)  to give the parties a choice of nations in which to bring a lawsuit under the contract 
B)  to determine in advance where any lawsuits under the contract will be brought 
C)  to determine who will choose the location of any lawsuit which is brought under the contract 
D)  to determine which nation's law will apply in settling disputes that arise under the contract

Question 5

Which of the following is not a member of the Association of South East Asian Nations?

Accepted Answer

A)  Japan 
B)  Vietnam 
C)  Singapore 
D)  Indonesia 
E)  Cambodia 
A)  Japan 
B)  Vietnam 
C)  Singapore 
D)  Indonesia 
E)  Cambodia

Question 6

If state law conflicts with a treaty,then the state law is void.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

One criticism of the World Trade Organization is that it does not have an appellate process for its decisions.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Which of the following are characteristics of international law?

Accepted Answer

A)  no single legislative body 
B)  no single court to settle disputes 
C)  no single body to enforce court decisions 
D)  All of these are correct. 
E)  A and C only 
A)  no single legislative body 
B)  no single court to settle disputes 
C)  no single body to enforce court decisions 
D)  All of these are correct. 
E)  A and C only

Question 9

Which of the following is not true regarding international law?

Accepted Answer

A)  Enforcement is a problem because there is no "executive branch" to enforce it. 
B)  The United Nations is the body that has the power to enforce most court decisions involving international law disputes. 
C)  International law comes from multiple sources. 
D)  There is no single court system for dealing with all international disputes. 
A)  Enforcement is a problem because there is no "executive branch" to enforce it. 
B)  The United Nations is the body that has the power to enforce most court decisions involving international law disputes. 
C)  International law comes from multiple sources. 
D)  There is no single court system for dealing with all international disputes.

Exam 54: International and World Trade Law

International disputes are usually brought in the national court of the plaintiff's home country unless there is an agreement to the contrary.

Under international law,what is the difference between a treaty and a convention?

In which of the following circumstances would a foreign government not be subject to suit in a U.S.court according to the Federal Sovereign Immunities Act?

What is the purpose of a choice of forum clause in an international contract?

Which of the following is not a member of the Association of South East Asian Nations?

If state law conflicts with a treaty,then the state law is void.

One criticism of the World Trade Organization is that it does not have an appellate process for its decisions.

Which of the following are characteristics of international law?

Which of the following is not true regarding international law?

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