LENB 3135 Chapter 7: International and Space Law
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The U.S. government can bring an action for any conspiracy to harm competition that has a
__________ effect on U.S. commerce. Foreign governments __________ be sued for violations.
- ✔✔Substantial; Can
U.S. citizens, and even foreign citizens, can sue for injuries caused by violations of certain
international laws or treaties in U.S. courts under which law? - ✔✔The Alien Tort Claims Act
Americans working for U.S. companies overseas are limited in their recovery for discrimination
to the laws where they are working (true/false) - ✔✔False
International space law has been primarily negotiated by: - ✔✔The United Nations
Who administers the major treaties on international space law? - ✔✔COPUOS
The Outer Space Treaty Article I and Article II state that outer space is __________ to be free
for exploration and ____________. Celestial bodies are _________________________. Further,
in Article IV, ______________are prohibited in outer space. - ✔✔Declared; Use by all
nations; Not subject to appropriation by any single nation; Weapons of mass destruction
A nation is responsible for both its governmental activities and the activities of its private
entities conducted in outer space (true/false) - ✔✔True
In addition to The Outer Space Treaty, three more important agreements regulating the use of
outer space include: - ✔✔- The Rescue Agreement
- The Registration Convention
- The Liability Convention
, "Space debris" consists of objects made by humans in orbit around the earth, many of which
are no longer under the control of any nation (true/false) - ✔✔True
In the United States, NASA regulates both private and public spaceports, as well as the launch
and reentry of both public and private spacecraft (true/false) - ✔✔False
The government of Bolivia passes a law stating that no U.S. dollars are allowed to enter the
country. Americans traveling to Bolivia therefore may not bring dollars with them, nor may
anyone else bring dollars into the country. All dollars have to be exchanged for the Bolivian
domestic currency at any border crossing, airport, or train station. Laura, a U.S. citizen, files a
lawsuit against Bolivia in a U.S. court challenging the legality of this law. Laura will most likely: -
✔✔Not prevail because of the act of state doctrine
Geo Sox, an American company, agreed to sell copper electric cables to a state-owned company
in Nigeria. Geo Sox was given very specific manufacturing requirements and had to invest in
new machinery to meet the requirements. Once the order was processed, the Nigerian electric
company repudiated the contract and then claimed immunity under the Foreign Sovereign
Immunities Act (FSIA). However, Geo Sox might prevail in court because: - ✔✔Nigeria was
engaged in commercial activities that had a direct effect in the United States
The U.S. government decides to assess a tariff of $1.50 on every DVD player that is imported
into the country. This policy: - ✔✔Is a legally permitted tariff
Wai-tung, a Chinese firm, manufactures automobiles. To get a foothold in the American market,
Wai-tung sells its cars for several thousand dollars below what it charges in China. Wai-tung -
✔✔May have antidumping duties imposed on its imported goods
Electronic Imports, a U.S. company, enters into a contract with E Manufacturing, a company
based in China. The companies signed an agreement with an arbitration provision stating that
in the event of any disputes, the matter will be arbitrated in the United States. An issue arises
that causes E Manufacturing to breach its agreement with Electronic Imports, and E
Manufacturing files suit in a court in China. Electronic Imports would rely on which of the
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The U.S. government can bring an action for any conspiracy to harm competition that has a
__________ effect on U.S. commerce. Foreign governments __________ be sued for violations.
- ✔✔Substantial; Can
U.S. citizens, and even foreign citizens, can sue for injuries caused by violations of certain
international laws or treaties in U.S. courts under which law? - ✔✔The Alien Tort Claims Act
Americans working for U.S. companies overseas are limited in their recovery for discrimination
to the laws where they are working (true/false) - ✔✔False
International space law has been primarily negotiated by: - ✔✔The United Nations
Who administers the major treaties on international space law? - ✔✔COPUOS
The Outer Space Treaty Article I and Article II state that outer space is __________ to be free
for exploration and ____________. Celestial bodies are _________________________. Further,
in Article IV, ______________are prohibited in outer space. - ✔✔Declared; Use by all
nations; Not subject to appropriation by any single nation; Weapons of mass destruction
A nation is responsible for both its governmental activities and the activities of its private
entities conducted in outer space (true/false) - ✔✔True
In addition to The Outer Space Treaty, three more important agreements regulating the use of
outer space include: - ✔✔- The Rescue Agreement
- The Registration Convention
- The Liability Convention
, "Space debris" consists of objects made by humans in orbit around the earth, many of which
are no longer under the control of any nation (true/false) - ✔✔True
In the United States, NASA regulates both private and public spaceports, as well as the launch
and reentry of both public and private spacecraft (true/false) - ✔✔False
The government of Bolivia passes a law stating that no U.S. dollars are allowed to enter the
country. Americans traveling to Bolivia therefore may not bring dollars with them, nor may
anyone else bring dollars into the country. All dollars have to be exchanged for the Bolivian
domestic currency at any border crossing, airport, or train station. Laura, a U.S. citizen, files a
lawsuit against Bolivia in a U.S. court challenging the legality of this law. Laura will most likely: -
✔✔Not prevail because of the act of state doctrine
Geo Sox, an American company, agreed to sell copper electric cables to a state-owned company
in Nigeria. Geo Sox was given very specific manufacturing requirements and had to invest in
new machinery to meet the requirements. Once the order was processed, the Nigerian electric
company repudiated the contract and then claimed immunity under the Foreign Sovereign
Immunities Act (FSIA). However, Geo Sox might prevail in court because: - ✔✔Nigeria was
engaged in commercial activities that had a direct effect in the United States
The U.S. government decides to assess a tariff of $1.50 on every DVD player that is imported
into the country. This policy: - ✔✔Is a legally permitted tariff
Wai-tung, a Chinese firm, manufactures automobiles. To get a foothold in the American market,
Wai-tung sells its cars for several thousand dollars below what it charges in China. Wai-tung -
✔✔May have antidumping duties imposed on its imported goods
Electronic Imports, a U.S. company, enters into a contract with E Manufacturing, a company
based in China. The companies signed an agreement with an arbitration provision stating that
in the event of any disputes, the matter will be arbitrated in the United States. An issue arises
that causes E Manufacturing to breach its agreement with Electronic Imports, and E
Manufacturing files suit in a court in China. Electronic Imports would rely on which of the
