University of London — LLB

🌐 Public International Law
MCQ Practice

244 practice questions · 23 topics · Study on WhatsApp

✨ Free 3-day trial · PKR 1,999/month after · No card needed

🎓 Built by UoL LLB graduates · 🤖 Powered by AI + exam intelligence from past papers

Start Practising on WhatsApp

No sign-up · No download · Free to start

Scan to start
on WhatsApp

Exam intelligence

All topics in Public International Law

Every topic in the knowledge graph — mapped from the official syllabus and textbook.

Public International Law
Introduction to Public International Law
The Distinctive Nature of International Law
US invasion of Grenada
Saddam Hussein invasion of Kuwait
Nicaragua v USA
US invasion of Panama to capture General Noriega
Palestinian Advisory Opinion of 2004
NATO intervention in the territory of the former Republic of Yugoslavia
US 'coalition' in Iraq intervention
UN Charter (Article 2(4), Article 2(1), Article 2(7))
The Sources and Method of International Law
Nicaragua v USA (Merits)
Gabcikovo-Nagymaros Project (Hungary/Slovakia) 1997
Genocide Convention (Reservations) Case of 1951
North Sea Continental Shelf Case (1969)
Vienna Convention on the Law of Treaties (1969) (Articles 52, 53, 64, 2(1)(d), 20)
Geneva Conventions, 1949
United Nations Charter
Article 38 of the Statute of the International Court of Justice
The Dynamic Quality of International Law: Sovereignty, Personality, and the Individual
Declaration of Principles of International Law Concerning Friendly Relations and Cooperation among States in Accordance with the Charter of the UN (Resolution 2625 of 1970)
United Nations Charter (Article 2(4), Article 2(1), Article 2(7))

Live preview

See what you'll practice

Real questions from our database — the exact format you'll get on WhatsApp.

SaveMeTutor

● online

The Distinctive Nature of International Law

Question 1

What is a key challenge posed by the decentralized nature of international law?

11:17 ✓✓

A It ensures rapid and uniform enforcement of legal rules across all states.

B It makes compliance dependent on state consent and political will, leading to inconsistency. ✓

C It allows the ICJ to impose fines and sanctions without state cooperation.

11:17 ✓✓

✅ Correct!
Decentralization means no compulsory jurisdiction or enforcement; states must voluntarily comply, leading to uneven application. This contrasts with domestic legal systems. The Distinctive Nature of International Law.

11:17 ✓✓

NATO intervention in the territory of the former Republic of Yugoslavia

Question 2

How did the absence of a UN Security Council resolution impact the legal analysis of the Kosovo intervention?

11:17 ✓✓

A It meant the intervention was automatically lawful because the Council failed to act.

B It created a legal gap that some argued could be filled by humanitarian necessity, though not accepted as law. ✓

C It had no effect because regional organisations can bypass the Security Council under Chapter VIII.

11:17 ✓✓

✅ Correct!
Chapter VIII does not authorise force without UNSC mandate (UN Charter, Art 53). Option A inverts responsibility. Option C overreads regional powers—Article 53 requires authorisation for enforcement action.

11:17 ✓✓

The Distinctive Nature of International Law

Question 3

Why is consent a foundational principle in international law?

11:17 ✓✓

A Because international law is created only through multilateral treaties, and custom is not binding.

B Because states are sovereign equals and cannot be bound by rules without their express or implied consent. ✓

C Because the United Nations can only act when all member states unanimously agree.

11:17 ✓✓

✅ Correct!
Sovereign equality and consent mean states are not bound without their agreement, either through treaty or established custom. This was emphasized in the Nicaragua case, where the U.S. argued against customary rules, but the Court found sufficient state practice and opinio juris.

11:17 ✓✓

Pricing

Simple, transparent pricing

Try everything free for 3 days. No credit card needed to start.

Free Trial 3 Days

PKR 0 / 3 days

Full access — try everything before you commit.

✓ Unlimited questions
✓ All 22 subjects
✓ Instant explanations with case citations
✓ Spaced repetition (SM-2)
✓ Score tracking + weak-spot detection
✓ Exam mode with timed tests

Start Free Trial

No sign-up · No credit card · Instant access

Monthly Best Value

PKR 1,999 / month

Less than a single tutoring session. Cancel anytime.

✓ Everything in Free Trial
✓ Unlimited questions forever
✓ 70,000+ exam-quality MCQs
✓ Questions from real past papers
✓ AI-powered study plans
✓ Priority support

Start Free, Pay Later

Pay only after your 3-day trial ends

🌐 Public International Law
MCQ Practice

Top 10 exam topics

All topics in Public International Law

See what you'll practice

Simple, transparent pricing

Explore other UoL LLB subjects

Ready to master Public International Law?

🌐 Public International LawMCQ Practice

Top 10 exam topics

All topics in Public International Law

See what you'll practice

Simple, transparent pricing

Explore other UoL LLB subjects

Ready to master Public International Law?

🌐 Public International Law
MCQ Practice