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One of the reasons the International Court of Justice (ICJ)is so vital to the resolution of international business disputes is that all parties are bound by the ICJ's decisions.Because of this,the Court has vast enforcement power.

A) True
B) False

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Which of the following statements best describes common law?


A) Common law is law that is the same or similar in all states.
B) Common law is derived from statutes and codes made by legislatures.
C) Common law is based on Justinian and Napoleonic codes.
D) Common law requires judges to base their decisions on prior cases.

E) All of the above
F) A) and B)

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The United States and Argentina have signed the Convention on Contracts for the International Sale of Goods (CISG) .Oxtron,Inc.,a U.S.company,and Leer,an Argentinean company,have entered into a contract under which Oxtron is to ship medical devices to Leer.The contract does not include a choice of law provision.The contract will be governed by


A) the CISG.
B) the ICC.
C) the domestic contract law of Argentina.
D) the domestic contract law of the United States.

E) B) and D)
F) B) and C)

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NAFTA is a trade agreement between the United States,Canada and Mexico.

A) True
B) False

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If a foreign government hires an American consulting firm to help the country's textile industry improve production operations, the contract is commercial, and if the foreign government refuses to pay, the consulting firm may sue the government in American courts.

A) True
B) False

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The doctrine of stare decisis is fundamental to


A) civil law.
B) common law.
C) Islamic law.
D) customary international law.

E) A) and D)
F) B) and C)

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The International Court of Justice (ICJ) has not been an important force in resolving international business disputes.In fact,in its seven-decade history,the ICJ has heard fewer than 200 cases.Which of the following statements regarding the ICJ is NOT true?


A) Only states can be a party to litigation before the ICJ.
B) The ICJ only has jurisdiction over states that have agreed to be bound by its decisions.
C) The ICJ has no enforcement power.
D) The U.S. has agreed to abide by ICJ jurisdiction in all cases.

E) A) and B)
F) C) and D)

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How did it come about that China,France,Russia,the United Kingdom and the United States are the five permanent members of the United Nations Security Council?


A) They were the primary victors in World War II.
B) They are the nations with the largest populations.
C) They are the economic leaders of the world.
D) They are the nations with the largest military forces.

E) A) and B)
F) C) and D)

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The Foreign Corrupt Practices Act prohibits bribery abroad.

A) True
B) False

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The primary goal of the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) was to


A) allow Canada, the United States, and Mexico to compete as a common economic entity against other countries in the world.
B) allow for the free and unrestricted movement of people from one country to another to improve the labor market of all three counties.
C) eliminate almost all trade barriers between the three nations.
D) establish a common set of tariffs and trade restrictions for external countries.

E) A) and B)
F) None of the above

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C

The European Union has adopted a currency known as the


A) Yuri.
B) Common Union.
C) Yen.
D) Euro.

E) A) and C)
F) A) and B)

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D

Extraterritoriality can be defined as


A) the power of one nation to create trade restrictions that involve other countries.
B) the power to regulate tariffs in foreign nations as provided for by GATT.
C) the power of one nation to impose its laws in other countries.
D) the power of a company to extend its subsidiaries overseas without abiding by trade laws.

E) All of the above
F) A) and D)

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The law governing the acquisition of territory and the settlement of disputes among nations is public international law.

A) True
B) False

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True

The Foreign Sovereign Immunities Act (FSIA)provides that American courts generally cannot hear suits against foreign governments.Describe the three possible exceptions to this rule.

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_______ is the term used to describe certain fundamental principles of international law that cannot be altered by custom or practice.


A) Extraterritoriality
B) Sovereign immunity
C) Gharar
D) Jus cogens

E) None of the above
F) A) and B)

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Law governing relations among governments and international organizations is referred to as _______,while law that applies to private parties in international commercial and legal transactions is referred to as _______.


A) private international law; public international law
B) public international law; private international law
C) sovereign international law; statutory international law
D) statutory international law; sovereign international law

E) All of the above
F) A) and C)

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Historically,many countries had dissimilar and confusing intellectual property rules covering copyrights,trademarks,and patents.Which of the following served to clarify and harmonize the trade related aspects of intellectual property?


A) GATT
B) NAFTA
C) CISG
D) TRIPs

E) B) and C)
F) A) and C)

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What is a major argument by the United States against the GATT Treaty?


A) The United States competes against countries with unlimited pools of exploited labor.
B) The treaty limits free trade based on its "most favored nation" requirement.
C) The United States cannot apply the same taxes on imported goods that it applies to its domestic goods.
D) The treaty does not provide any means for settling trade disputes between its member states.

E) A) and C)
F) None of the above

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The Uniform Money Judgments Recognition Act provides that U.S.courts will recognize foreign judgments provided certain conditions are met.Which of the following is NOT one of those conditions?


A) The defendant was given notice and an opportunity to appear.
B) The award was based on a full and fair trial by an impartial tribunal with proper jurisdiction.
C) The judgment was not fraudulent or against public policy.
D) The case was heard in an American court.

E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

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Which principle of Islamic law prohibits any contract gain that is not clearly outlined at the time of contract,especially when it involves risk and deception?


A) gharar
B) ijtihad
C) shari'a
D) jus cogens

E) B) and D)
F) A) and D)

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