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Chapter 13: International Law

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Chapter 13: International Law

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What is International law?

Answer

International law relates to the policies and procedures that govern relationships among nations.

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Explain the European Union.

Answer

The European Union (EU) is a regional international organization that includes many countries in Europe. It was established to create peace across the region and promote economic, social, and cultural development.

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The UN Security Council is made up of:
  1. a.
    5 members and 10 countries.
  2. b.
    10 members and 5 countries.
  3. c.
    10 members and 10 countries.
  4. d.
    5 members and 5 countries.

Answer

A. 5 members and 10 countries.

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Explain the principle of comity.

Answer

The Principle of Comity states that nations will defer to the laws and decrees of other nations when those laws are consistent with their own, essentially upholding reciprocity between nations with similar laws.

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How many countries have adopted the United Nations Convention on Contracts for the International Sale of Goods (CISG)?
  1. a.
    74.
  2. b.
    84.
  3. c.
    94.
  4. d.
    104.

Answer

B. 84.

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