The Essay Questions for Both the Midterm and Final Exams will be Posted Approximately
One Week Prior to the Examination

PLS 317 International Law
Spring 2007
Midterm Essay Questions

1. Critically respond to the statement "International law is not real law because it is neither created by a central legislative authority nor backed by authoritative coercive sanction, which is the only reason law is obeyed."

2. Compare four major sources of law noting at least (1) nature, (2) problems, (3) how important a source it is, and (4) particular use, if any.

3. Describe the existing systems of law and their interrelationships.  Include both the relationships between international law and the systems of municipal law (e.g., you should cover the various ways international law may be enforced in municipal systems of law) and the relationships between the separate systems of municipal law. Be sure to include both public and private international law into the discussion.

4. After explaining the statement that immunities are negative rights of international persons, describe the types of immunities,  20th century changes, and how immunities differ from one entity to another.

5. Prepare a lecture for your class on permanent international/regional courts noting historical development, scope of membership and jurisdiction, and performance to date.

6. "Nationality is an individuals linkage to benefits under international law."  Explain this statement, discuss how a individuals and corporations acquire nationality and how they may be deprived of a state's nationality, and the issues surrounding dual nationality.

 

 

 

 

 

 

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