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World Politics: International Politics on the World Stage, Brief, 4/e

John T. Rourke, University of Connecticut - Storrs
Mark A. Boyer, University of Connecticut - Storrs

International Law and Morality: The Alternative Approach

Chapter 9 Quiz


1	International law
		A)	continues to narrow in scope.
		B)	has increased in scope with increasing interdependence.
		C)	includes state behavior but not that of individuals.
		D)	has decreased in scope with increasing interdependence.


2	The fundamentals of international law are
		A)	primarily based on morality.
		B)	primarily based on common law.
		C)	increasingly influenced by ethical norms.
		D)	defined by the standard of equity.


3	The rule that territorial waters extend three miles from shore is an example of
		A)	general principles of law.
		B)	the supremacy of state sovereignty.
		C)	international customs becoming law.
		D)	the power of treaties to create norms.


4	The first international court to be established was the
		A)	World Court.
		B)	Permanent Court of International Arbitration.
		C)	International Court of Justice.
		D)	European Court of Justice.


5	Which actor would not be permitted to submit a case before the International Court of Justice?
		A)	Amnesty International
		B)	the United States government
		C)	the United Nations Security Council
		D)	the government of India


6	Standards of morality in international law
		A)	recognize cultural differences.
		B)	are based on the concept of fairness.
		C)	are dominated by concerns of equity.
		D)	are dominated by Western standards.


7	Jus in bello expects that
		A)	threats of force will be declared by legitimate authorities.
		B)	noncombatants will not be intentional targets.
		C)	discrimination will be used regarding force.
		D)	war will be used as a last resort.


8	Advocates of applying principles of law and morality to international politics contend that
		A)	this should only be done when it fits the national interest.
		B)	states that do not do so will place themselves at a disadvantage.
		C)	greater justice is necessary for world survival.
		D)	doing so will preserve the current power of EDCs.


9	International law is most effective in the area of functional relations.
		A)	True
		B)	False


10	Within the international system, state sovereignty remains a legal absolute.
		A)	True
		B)	False

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