Question 1

Which of the following is NOT a source of international law pursuant to Article 38 (1) of the Statute of the International Court of Justice?

Question 1 options:

a. Unilateral statements by states

b. Conventions establishing rules between or among contracting states

c. General principles recognized by civilized nations

d. International custom as evidence of a general principle accepted as law

Question 2

What is a treaty according to the Vienna Convention on the Law of Treaties?

Question 2 options:

a. Treaties are all agreements concluded between States, international organizations and non-State entities e.g. corporations, non-governmental organizations.

b. Treaties are agreements between States which are governed by either international or domestic law.

c. Treaties are agreement between states in either written or oral form.

d. Treaties are written agreements between states which are governed by international law.

Question 3 (2 points)

Which one of the following is NOT one of the purposes of the United Nations pursuant to Article 1 of the Charter of the United Nations?

Question 3 options:

a. to achieve international cooperation in solving international problems of an economic, social, cultural, or humanitarian character, and in promoting and encouraging respect for human rights and for fundamental freedoms for all without distinction as to race, sex, language or religion

b. to develop friendly relations among nations based on respect for the principle of equal rights and self-determination of peoples, and to take other appropriate measures to strengthen universal peace

c. to maintain international peace and security

d. to promote free trade among its members

Question 4 )

Which of these bodies does NOT belong to the United Nations (UN)?

Question 4 options:

a. Secretariat

b. Security Council

c. General Assembly

d. Administrative Council

Question 5

Which of these international i stitutions is NOT part of the Bretton Woods System?

Question 5 options:

a. General Agreement on Trade and Tariffs (GATT)

b. International Financial Fund (IFF)

c. International Monetary Fund (IMF)

d. International Bank for Reconstruction and Development (IBRD)

Question 6

Why is the World Trade Organization of relevance to the global economic system?

Question 6 options:

a. It provides loans to developing countries.

b. It monitors the exchange rates of major currencies to ensure stability of the financial markets.

c. It provides and institutional framework to resolve political disputes.

d. It facilitates trade agreements between its member states.

Question 7

Which of these principles is NOT part of the WTO's basic principles?

Question 7 options:

a. The "Most Favoured Nation" rule

b. Binding exchange rates of currencies between WTO Member States

c. Transparency of domestic trade regulations of WTO Member States.

d. National Treatment

Question 8

Which of these agreements is NOT part of the WTO umbrella of agreements?

Question 8 options:

a. General Agreement on Trade Facilitation (GATF)

b. General Agreement on Trade in Services (GATS)

c. Agreement on Trade-related Aspects of Intellectual Property Rights (TRIPS)

d. General Agreement on Trade and Tariffs (GATT)

Question 9

Which of the following is NOT a classical trade barrier?

Question 9 options:

a. Quotas

b. Embargos

c. Tariffs

d. Custom inspections

Question 10

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Which WTO body oversees the adjudication of trade disputes?

Question 10 options:

a. The World Trade Organization (WTO) Arbitration Center

b. The World Trade Organization (WTO) Dispute Settlement Body

c. The World Trade Organization (WTO) Dispute Arbitration Body

d. The World Trade Organization (WTO) Arbitration Court

Question 11 (2 points)

The North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) is a

Question 11 options:

a. Political union

b. Free Trade Agreement

c. Customs union

d. Common market

Question 12

Which of the following is NOT a major focus of NAFTA?

Question 12 options:

a. Protection of Intellectual Property rights

b. Safeguarding the environment

c. Facilitating immigration from Mexico to Canada and the USA

d. Advancing labor standards

Question 13

Which of the following EU institutions is NOT part of the legislative process with the European Union?

Question 13 options:

a. The Council of the European Union

b. The European Council

c. The Commission

d. The European Parliament

Question 14

Which of the following are NOT legislative measures of the European Union?

Question 14 options:

a. Directives

b. Regulations

c. Edicts

d. Decisions

Question 15 (2 points)

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Which of the following statements does NOT take part in the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP)?

Question 15 options:

a. Canada

b. Brunei

c. The United States of America

d. Chile

Question 16

Which of the following elements is NOT considered to be part of Corporate Social Responsibility?

Question 16 options:

a. Transparency

b. Engagement for the environment

c. Increased shareholder value

d. Sustainability

Question 17

Which of the following labour standards are NOT considered to be human-rights based and protected by international conventions of the International Labour Organization (ILO)?

Question 17 options:

a. Elimination of forced labour

b. Freedom of association

c. Abolition of child labour

d. Freedom of expression

Question 18 (2 points)

The facts of the Shrimp-Sea Turtle Case I (1998) relate to a US prohibition of importation of shrimps which were caught by methods which would harm sea turtles. In addition, the US mandated the use of US-designed Turtle Excluder Devices (TEDs) for such shrimp destined for the US market. What was the outcome of this case before the Appellate Body of the WTO?

Question 18 options:

a. The US won because its measure to protect sea turtles was flexible enough for other member states of the WTO to adopt.

b. The US won because the protection of sea turtles is of paramount importance for WTO policy.

c. The US lost since the concerns of developing countries who wish to export to the US would prevail over the need to protect sea turtles.

d. The US lost since its measure to protect sea turtles was enacted unilaterally and would discriminate other WTO Members.

Question 19

What does Article XX GATT regulate?

Question 19 options:

a. Free trade agreements under GATT

b. The institutional set up of the dispute settlement procedure

c. General exceptions for GATT

d. Prohibition of import and export quotas

Question 20

What was the outcome of the case R. v. Karigar (2013) before the Ontario Superior Court?

Question 20 options:

a. Karigar was acquitted since there was no evidence of him bribing foreign public officials.

b. Karigar was found guilty since bribing public officials in India was not illegal in India which would affect the decision in Canada.

c. Karigar was found guilty for 'agreeing with others to offer bribes to foreign public officials.'

d. Karigar was acquitted since he agreed to become a "whistle blower" on other cases of bribery and corruption for the Canadian authorities.

Question 21 (2 points)

What piece of legislation is NOT part of Canada's laws on imports and exports?

Question 21 options:

a. Special Import Measures Act

b. Customs Act

c. General Export Measures Act

d. Customs Tariff

Question 22 (2 points)

Export Permits are NOT required for which of the following goods or technology?

Question 22 options:

a. Such goods or technology destined which are subject to a UN Security Council embargo

b. Such goods or technology of US origin

a. Such goods or technology designed for military applications

a. Such goods or technology for medical applications

Question 23 (2 points)

Which of these countries is on Canada's Area Control List?

Question 23 options:

a. North Korea

b. Russia

c. United Kingdom

d. Libya

Question 24 (2 points)

Which is the highest tariff rate among the following tariffs that Canada imposes?

Question 24 options:

a. NAFTA Tariff

b. General Tariff

c. General Preferential Tariff

d. Most-Favoured-Nation Tariff

Question 25

The Hyundai Case of 1988 involved a complaint of General Motors (Canada) and Ford (Canada) against Hyundai.The complainants argued that Hyundai was importing its entry level vehicles "Pony", "Stellar", and "Excel" into Canada at prices below their normal values on the Korean market. What was the verdict of the Canadian Import Tribunal?

Question 25 options:

a. The tribunal found against Hyundai as the behaviour in question amounted to illegal dumping and found Hyundai liable for anti-dumping duties.

b. The tribunal found in favour of Hyundai. It held that while dumping occured, this was not likely to cause material damage to General Motors and Ford.

c. The tribunal found that Hyundai's behaviour did not amount to dumping.

d. The tribunal did not come to a decision as it declared the complaint as not being material.