International Law Exam 2 Questions with Correct Answers

Efficacy - ANSWER-Effectiveness of law. Effective law must have rule making, enforcement, and adjudication. Positivism - ANSWER-It is the consent of states (actors) that matters in international law Role of the UN - ANSWER-Creates soft law that generates aspects of international law. "Promote development of international law." From soft law comes int. treaties and agreements inspired and informed by UN resolutions. Sixth Committee - ANSWER-UN legal committee. Is concerned with the development of int law. Passes resolutions which inspire debate and encourage treaties. International Law Commission - ANSWER-Set up by UN. Has experts in int law. Codifies and develops legal norms, focuses on language of International law. Valence Issues - ANSWER-Issues w broad consensus. Dispute Settlement - ANSWER-Mechanism to resolve disagreements between two or more international parties. UN Charter Article 33 - ANSWER-The parties to any dispute, the continuance of which is likely to endanger the maintenance of international peace and security, shall, first of all, seek a solution by negotiation, enquiry, mediation, conciliation, arbitration, judicial settlement, resort to regional agencies or arrangements, or other peaceful means of their own choice. The Security Council shall, when it deems necessary, call upon the parties to settle their dispute by such means. Negotiation - ANSWER-Legally trained individuals working together to solve disputes Good Offices - ANSWER-A third party who provides the means by which two disputing parties may communicate with each other, either by facilitating that communication or providing a neutral venue for it. Commissions of Inquiry - ANSWER-A third party fact finding commission Mediation - ANSWER-A method of settling disputes outside of court by using the services of a neutral third party, called a mediator. The mediator acts as a communicating agent between the parties and suggests ways in which the parties can resolve their dispute.