International Law: the UN and ICC Exam
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international norms - ANS-the expectations held by participants about typical interactions
among states
international organizations (IO) - ANS-Intergovernmental organizations such as the UN and
nongovernmental organizations such as the International Committee of the Red Cross
UN Charter - ANS-The founding document of the United Nations; it is based on the principles
that states are equal, have sovereignty over their own affairs, enjoy independence and territorial
integrity, and must fulfill international obligations. The Charter also lays out the structure and
methods of the UN.
UN General Assembly - ANS-a body composed of representatives of all states that allocates
UN funds, passes nonbinding resolutions, and coordinates third world development programs
and various autonomous agencies through the Economic and Social Council
UN Security Council - ANS-a body of 5 great powers (which can veto resolutions) and 10
rotating member states, which makes decisions about international peace and security including
the dispatch of UN peacekeeping forces
UN Secretariat - ANS-The UN's executive branch, led by the secretary-general
peacebuilding - ANS-the use of military peacekeepers, civilian administrators, police trainers,
and similar efforts to sustain peace agreements and build stable, democratic governments in
societies recovering from civil wars; coordinated by UN Peacebuilding Commission since 2005
UN Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) - ANS-A structure established in 1964
to promote third world development through various trade proposals.
World Health Organization (WHO) - ANS-organization based in Geneva that provides technical
assistance to improve health conditions in third world states and conducts major immunization
campaigns
, World Court - ANS-The judicial arm of the UN; located in The Hague, it hears only cases
between states.; formerly called the International Court of Justice
immigration law - ANS-national laws that establish the conditions under which foreigners may
travel and visit within a state's territory, work within the state, and sometimes become citizens of
the state (naturalization)
diplomatic recognition - ANS-the process by which the status of embassies and that of an
ambassador as an official state representative are explicitly defined
diplomatic immunity - ANS-A privilege under which diplomats' activities fall outside the
jurisdiction of the host country's national courts
just wars - ANS-a category in international law and political theory that defines when wars can
be justly started and how they can be justly fought
human rights - ANS-the rights of all people to be free from abuses such as torture or
imprisonment for their political beliefs (political and civil rights) and to enjoy certain minimum
economic and social protections (economic and social rights)
Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR) - ANS-1948 The core UN document on human
rights; although it lacks the force of international law, it sets forth international norms regarding
behavior by governments toward their own citizens and foreigners alike
Amnesty International - ANS-An influential non-governmental organization that operates
globally to monitor and try to rectify glaring abuses of political (not economic or social) human
rights.
Responsibility to Protect - ANS-Principle adopted by world leaders in 2005 holding
governments responsible for protecting civilians from genocide and crimes against humanity
perpetrated within a sovereign state (R2P)
war crimes - ANS-Violations of the law governing the conduct of warfare, such as by
mistreating prisoners of war or unnecessarily targeting civilians
crimes against humanity - ANS-A category of legal offenses created at the Nuremberg trials
after World War II to encompass genocide and other acts committed by the political and military
leaders of the Third Reich (Nazi Germany).
International Criminal Court (ICC) - ANS-A permanent tribunal for war crimes and crimes
against humanity
international committee of the red cross - ANS-A nongovernmental organization (NGO) that
provides practical support, such as medical care, food, and letters from home, to civilians
Questions with correct Answers 2025/2026
A+ Graded 100% Verified
international norms - ANS-the expectations held by participants about typical interactions
among states
international organizations (IO) - ANS-Intergovernmental organizations such as the UN and
nongovernmental organizations such as the International Committee of the Red Cross
UN Charter - ANS-The founding document of the United Nations; it is based on the principles
that states are equal, have sovereignty over their own affairs, enjoy independence and territorial
integrity, and must fulfill international obligations. The Charter also lays out the structure and
methods of the UN.
UN General Assembly - ANS-a body composed of representatives of all states that allocates
UN funds, passes nonbinding resolutions, and coordinates third world development programs
and various autonomous agencies through the Economic and Social Council
UN Security Council - ANS-a body of 5 great powers (which can veto resolutions) and 10
rotating member states, which makes decisions about international peace and security including
the dispatch of UN peacekeeping forces
UN Secretariat - ANS-The UN's executive branch, led by the secretary-general
peacebuilding - ANS-the use of military peacekeepers, civilian administrators, police trainers,
and similar efforts to sustain peace agreements and build stable, democratic governments in
societies recovering from civil wars; coordinated by UN Peacebuilding Commission since 2005
UN Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) - ANS-A structure established in 1964
to promote third world development through various trade proposals.
World Health Organization (WHO) - ANS-organization based in Geneva that provides technical
assistance to improve health conditions in third world states and conducts major immunization
campaigns
, World Court - ANS-The judicial arm of the UN; located in The Hague, it hears only cases
between states.; formerly called the International Court of Justice
immigration law - ANS-national laws that establish the conditions under which foreigners may
travel and visit within a state's territory, work within the state, and sometimes become citizens of
the state (naturalization)
diplomatic recognition - ANS-the process by which the status of embassies and that of an
ambassador as an official state representative are explicitly defined
diplomatic immunity - ANS-A privilege under which diplomats' activities fall outside the
jurisdiction of the host country's national courts
just wars - ANS-a category in international law and political theory that defines when wars can
be justly started and how they can be justly fought
human rights - ANS-the rights of all people to be free from abuses such as torture or
imprisonment for their political beliefs (political and civil rights) and to enjoy certain minimum
economic and social protections (economic and social rights)
Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR) - ANS-1948 The core UN document on human
rights; although it lacks the force of international law, it sets forth international norms regarding
behavior by governments toward their own citizens and foreigners alike
Amnesty International - ANS-An influential non-governmental organization that operates
globally to monitor and try to rectify glaring abuses of political (not economic or social) human
rights.
Responsibility to Protect - ANS-Principle adopted by world leaders in 2005 holding
governments responsible for protecting civilians from genocide and crimes against humanity
perpetrated within a sovereign state (R2P)
war crimes - ANS-Violations of the law governing the conduct of warfare, such as by
mistreating prisoners of war or unnecessarily targeting civilians
crimes against humanity - ANS-A category of legal offenses created at the Nuremberg trials
after World War II to encompass genocide and other acts committed by the political and military
leaders of the Third Reich (Nazi Germany).
International Criminal Court (ICC) - ANS-A permanent tribunal for war crimes and crimes
against humanity
international committee of the red cross - ANS-A nongovernmental organization (NGO) that
provides practical support, such as medical care, food, and letters from home, to civilians
