Chapter 7 Multiple choice questions

. In modern usage, 'international humanitarian law' (IHL) refers to…

jus cogens.

the jus ad bellum.

the whole jus in bello in both its Geneva and Hague dimensions.

'Hague' law, as distinct from 'Geneva' law.

. 'Geneva' law and 'Hague' law…

are the two principal subdivisions of the jus in bello.

differ in that 'Geneva' law is concerned with the protection of victims of warfare and 'Hague' law is concerned with methods and means of armed conflict.

originate from different series of treaties: 'Geneva' law is based primarily on the four 1949 Geneva Conventions and 'Hague' law is based primarily on the 1899 and 1907 Hague Conventions.

All the answers given are correct.

. The use of force for collective or individual self-defence or to maintain or restore international peace and security as authorized by the UN Security Council is allowed under the principle of _________

jus in bello.

jus ad bellum.

jus cogens.

international humanitarian law.

. According to this Chapter, which of the following is a common perception about international law, which is not borne out in reality?

International law is usually obeyed.

Law is prohibitive, rather than facilitative.

Military conflict is the exception, rather than the norm.

International law regulates almost all aspects of inter-state activity.

. _______ refers to a situation in which states comply with international law because they believe that the rule is of value; rule compliance is an integral part of the actor's identity.

Coercion

Self-interest

Legitimization

Prudential calculation

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