International Law and Global Governance LAW 405 University of Nairobi (UON)
Q&A Quiz
1. What is the principle of universal jurisdiction?
Answer: The principle of universal jurisdiction allows a state to exercise jurisdiction over certain
international crimes, such as war crimes and crimes against humanity, regardless of where they
were committed or the nationality of the perpetrator or victim.
2. What is the difference between customary international law and treaty law?
Answer: Customary international law refers to legal rules and principles that have been
established through consistent and widespread state practice, while treaty law refers to legal rules
and principles that have been established through international treaties and conventions.
3. What is the role of the International Court of Justice?
Answer: The International Court of Justice is the primary judicial organ of the United Nations,
responsible for settling disputes between states and giving advisory opinions on legal questions.
4. What is the principle of state sovereignty?
Answer: The principle of state sovereignty refers to the idea that each state has exclusive
authority over its own territory and domestic affairs, and that other states should not interfere in
its internal affairs without its consent.
5. What is the principle of non-intervention?
Answer: The principle of non-intervention prohibits states from using military force or other
forms of coercion to interfere in the internal affairs of other states.
6. What is the doctrine of state responsibility?
Answer: The doctrine of state responsibility holds that a state is responsible for any
internationally wrongful act committed by its organs or agents, and must make reparations for
any harm caused by such acts.
7. What is the principle of diplomatic immunity?
Answer: The principle of diplomatic immunity grants certain legal privileges and immunities to
diplomats and other officials of foreign governments, in order to facilitate their work and protect
them from interference by the host state.
Q&A Quiz
1. What is the principle of universal jurisdiction?
Answer: The principle of universal jurisdiction allows a state to exercise jurisdiction over certain
international crimes, such as war crimes and crimes against humanity, regardless of where they
were committed or the nationality of the perpetrator or victim.
2. What is the difference between customary international law and treaty law?
Answer: Customary international law refers to legal rules and principles that have been
established through consistent and widespread state practice, while treaty law refers to legal rules
and principles that have been established through international treaties and conventions.
3. What is the role of the International Court of Justice?
Answer: The International Court of Justice is the primary judicial organ of the United Nations,
responsible for settling disputes between states and giving advisory opinions on legal questions.
4. What is the principle of state sovereignty?
Answer: The principle of state sovereignty refers to the idea that each state has exclusive
authority over its own territory and domestic affairs, and that other states should not interfere in
its internal affairs without its consent.
5. What is the principle of non-intervention?
Answer: The principle of non-intervention prohibits states from using military force or other
forms of coercion to interfere in the internal affairs of other states.
6. What is the doctrine of state responsibility?
Answer: The doctrine of state responsibility holds that a state is responsible for any
internationally wrongful act committed by its organs or agents, and must make reparations for
any harm caused by such acts.
7. What is the principle of diplomatic immunity?
Answer: The principle of diplomatic immunity grants certain legal privileges and immunities to
diplomats and other officials of foreign governments, in order to facilitate their work and protect
them from interference by the host state.
