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Video 1: Watch the video “International Law Explained” by Kal Raustiala (Video 4:36 min) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8Zeein83DdU Refer to the video script to help you answer the following qu... estions. Also, click on the hyperlinked words within the questions for more info. 1. What does the United Nations have that governs the ability of countries to enter into armed conflict? T= ?/2 2. What is the most common thing that dictates international law? T= ?/2 3. What is a treaty? T= ?/2 4. What is the International Court of Justice (ICJ) and what does it provide? T= ?/2 Peel Alternative School North Your Name and Student #: ? CLN4U Canadian and International Law with Teacher David 5. What is the World Trade Organization (WTO) and what is its goal ? T= ?/2 6. What is the Convention on the Rights of the Child and its purpose? T= ?/2 Video 2: Refer to the video script below and watch “Sources of International Law explained” (Video 2:35 min) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0ViSYjt-wGw Then answer the questions below. Video script for “Sources of International Law explained” (Video 2:35 min) What are the sources of International Law? The term ‘source of law’ refers to legal rules governing the international community. In National law for most countries, sources of law are specified in the nation’s constitution which is superior to laws and regulations. However, no hierarchy like this exists in international law. The International Court of Justice stipulates a catalogue of sources of international law which is used when deciding legal disputes submitted before the world court. [Show More]

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