Question 1

Which of the following is a characteristic of civil law?

Accepted Answer

A)   Precedent is an important source of law in the civil law system.
B)   Civil law systems use a form of system of separation of powers.
C)   The civil law procedure is like the U.S. system of checks and balances.
D)   In civil law systems the legislative branch has little authority.
E)   The judicial branch in civil law systems may create its own new law.F) D) and E)
G) A) and B)

Question 2

The General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade became effective in 2000.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Which of the following is an international agreement governing the arbitration of private international disputes that has been ratified by the U.S.?

Accepted Answer

A)   The Hague Convention
B)   The International Arbitration Convention
C)   The French Convention
D)   The New York Convention
E)   The NAFTA ConventionF) A) and B)
G) B) and E)

Question 4

As identified by Article 38 of the Statute of the International Court of Justice,what are four sources that may be used to find international law?

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Article 38 of the Statute of the Interna...

Question 5

A company that sends its products to a foreign marketplace for sale has engaged in ______.

Accepted Answer

A)   Importation
B)   Subsidization
C)   Exportation
D)   Foreign transaction
E)   Foreign distributingF) A) and E)
G) A) and D)

Question 6

The terms international law and comparative law do not mean the same thing.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Assuming Susie does not take Willie at his word and wants additional assurance that her state's law would be applied,what should she do?

Accepted Answer

A)   There is nothing she can do.
B)   She should insert a forum selection clause in the contract.
C)   She should insert a choice-of-law clause in the contract.
D)   She should insert Hague evidence clause in the contract.
E)   She should insert a GATT clause into the contract.F) A) and B)
G) A) and C) C

Question 8

A ____ is a free trade area with the additional feature of a common external tariff on products originating from outside the union.

Accepted Answer

A)   Customs union
B)   Free trade union
C)   External tariff union
D)   International tariff union
E)   Customs trade unionF) B) and E)
G) C) and D)

Question 9

The Convention on the International Sale of Goods recognizes a concept by which a buyer may give notice to the seller that delivery will be accepted beyond the time prescribed in the contract.That concept is known as _____________.

Accepted Answer

A)   Nachfrist
B)   Benach
C)   Offer of late performance
D)   Tender of late performance
E)   Stare decisisF) B) and D)
G) B) and E)

Question 10

Which of the following is a multilateral convention establishing procedures for transnational discovery between private persons in different states?

Accepted Answer

A)   Smith Evidence Conventions
B)   International Evidence Convention
C)   Discovery Convention
D)   Hague Evidence Convention
E)   NAFTA Evidence ConventionF) A) and B)
G) B) and C)

Question 11

In the civil law system,which of the following has the primary responsibility for the development of evidence?

Accepted Answer

A)   The attorneys
B)   The court clerk
C)   Officers of the court specifically charged with gathering evidence
D)   The judge
E)   WitnessesF) B) and E)
G) A) and B)

Question 12

Which of the following prohibits slavery and grants everyone the right to free choice of employment,just and favorable conditions of work,reasonable limitations on working hours,and compensation adequate to provide for the worker's health and that of his or her family?

Accepted Answer

A)   The Universal Declaration of Human Rights of 1948
B)   Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964
C)   The Fair Wage Standard of 2000
D)   The Universal Employee Care Act of 1990
E)   The International Freedom Act of 2003F) None of the above
G) B) and D)

Question 13

Assuming Susie wants some additional protection to guarantee that any dispute with international business will be resolved in her state in the U.S.,what should she do?

Accepted Answer

A)   There is nothing she can do.
B)   She should put a forum selection agreement clause within the contract.
C)   She should put a choice of law provision in the contract.
D)   She should put a choice of general jurisdiction clause in the contract.
E)   She should put a Hague clause in the contract.F) A) and C)
G) B) and D)

Question 14

The European Union is an example of a customs union.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Which of the following is a doctrine that permits courts to decline to exercise jurisdiction where there is a more convenient forum to hear the case?

Accepted Answer

A)   Forum non conveniens
B)   Abstention
C)   Convenience el forum
D)   Jurisdictional convenience
E)   Absolute privilegeF) C) and D)
G) All of the above

Question 16

A reference to laws governing the conduct of states and international organizations and their relationships with one another is ______.

Accepted Answer

A)   Comparative law
B)   International law
C)   Joint law
D)   Foreign subsidiary law
E)   Affiliate lawF) C) and E)
G) A) and E)

Question 17

Discuss in detail the World Trade Organization including how it was established and its membership.Also discuss the normal trade relations principle,national treatment,quantitative restrictions,and dumping.

Accepted Answer

The Uruguay Round established the World Trade Organization.Membership presently consists of 157 states.The WTO facilitates international cooperation in opening markets and provides a forum for future trade negotiations and the settlement of international trade disputes.
The normal trade relations principle requires that WTO member states treat like goods coming from other WTO member states on an equal basis.WTO member states are specifically prohibited from discriminating against like products based upon their country of origin.
National treatment prohibits WTO member states from regulating,taxing,or otherwise treating imported products any differently than domestically produced products.
Article XI prohibits quantitative restrictions imposing limits on the importation of certain products on the basis of the number of units,weight,or value,for national economic reasons,or for the protection of domestic industry.
Dumping is the practice whereby an exporter sells products in a foreign state for less than the price charged for the same or comparable goods in the exporter's home market.Article VI condemns dumping if it causes or threatens to cause material injury to an established industry.

Question 18

In a multilateral free trade agreement,three or more states agree to reduce and gradually eliminate tariffs and other trade barriers.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Which of the following should Tara consider with regard to trade agreements between the U.S.and Mexico?

Accepted Answer

A)   The North American Free Trade Agreement
B)   The Central American Free Trade Agreement
C)   The Tri-Country Free Trade Agreement
D)   The Multi-Country Free Trade Agreement
E)   The Accessibility Trade AgreementF) C) and D)
G) A) and E)

Question 20

The United States has no bilateral trade agreements.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Exam 6: International and Comparative Law

Which of the following is a characteristic of civil law?

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The General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade became effective in 2000.

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Which of the following is an international agreement governing the arbitration of private international disputes that has been ratified by the U.S.?

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As identified by Article 38 of the Statute of the International Court of Justice,what are four sources that may be used to find international law?

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A company that sends its products to a foreign marketplace for sale has engaged in ______.

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The terms international law and comparative law do not mean the same thing.

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Assuming Susie does not take Willie at his word and wants additional assurance that her state's law would be applied,what should she do?

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A ____ is a free trade area with the additional feature of a common external tariff on products originating from outside the union.

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The Convention on the International Sale of Goods recognizes a concept by which a buyer may give notice to the seller that delivery will be accepted beyond the time prescribed in the contract.That concept is known as _____________.

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Which of the following is a multilateral convention establishing procedures for transnational discovery between private persons in different states?

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In the civil law system,which of the following has the primary responsibility for the development of evidence?

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Which of the following prohibits slavery and grants everyone the right to free choice of employment,just and favorable conditions of work,reasonable limitations on working hours,and compensation adequate to provide for the worker's health and that of his or her family?

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Assuming Susie wants some additional protection to guarantee that any dispute with international business will be resolved in her state in the U.S.,what should she do?

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The European Union is an example of a customs union.

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A reference to laws governing the conduct of states and international organizations and their relationships with one another is ______.

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Discuss in detail the World Trade Organization including how it was established and its membership.Also discuss the normal trade relations principle,national treatment,quantitative restrictions,and dumping.

In a multilateral free trade agreement,three or more states agree to reduce and gradually eliminate tariffs and other trade barriers.

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Which of the following should Tara consider with regard to trade agreements between the U.S.and Mexico?

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The United States has no bilateral trade agreements.

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Exam 6: International and Comparative Law

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The General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade became effective in 2000.

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As identified by Article 38 of the Statute of the International Court of Justice,what are four sources that may be used to find international law?

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The Convention on the International Sale of Goods recognizes a concept by which a buyer may give notice to the seller that delivery will be accepted beyond the time prescribed in the contract.That concept is known as _____________.

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A reference to laws governing the conduct of states and international organizations and their relationships with one another is ______.

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