Master of Laws MCQ Flashcards
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The Vienna Convention on the Law of Treaties Article 26 enshrines the principle of:
Answer: Pacta sunt servanda — treaties must be performed in good faith
VCLT Article 26 codifies pacta sunt servanda, requiring that every treaty in force be performed in good faith by the parties.
In US employment law, the 'economic realities' test is used primarily to determine:
Answer: Whether a worker is an employee or an independent contractor
The economic realities test looks at the totality of the working relationship — especially the degree of control and economic dependence — to classify workers under the FLSA.
Under the New York Convention on the Recognition and Enforcement of Foreign Arbitral Awards, a court may refuse enforcement if:
Answer: Enforcement would be contrary to public policy of the enforcing country
Article V(2)(b) of the New York Convention allows refusal of enforcement if it would be contrary to the public policy of the country where enforcement is sought.
In US conflict of laws, the 'significant relationship' test for choice of law in contract disputes was articulated in:
Answer: Restatement (Second) of Conflict of Laws, considering the most significant relationship
The Restatement (Second) of Conflict of Laws uses a 'most significant relationship' test weighing multiple contacts to determine which state's law governs a contract dispute.
A 'representations and warranties insurance' (RWI) policy in M&A transactions primarily benefits buyers by:
Answer: Providing coverage if the seller's representations in the purchase agreement turn out to be false
RWI policies allow buyers to make claims directly against the insurer if the seller's reps and warranties are breached, reducing reliance on seller indemnification.
Under US immigration law, the doctrine of 'consular nonreviewability' means:
Answer: Federal courts generally cannot review a consular officer's visa denial decision
Consular nonreviewability limits judicial review of consular officers' visa decisions because visa issuance is a plenary executive power.
Under US constitutional law, Chevron deference (prior to its modification) required courts to defer to an agency's statutory interpretation when:
Answer: Congress has not directly addressed the precise question and the agency's interpretation is reasonable
Chevron U.S.A. v. NRDC established a two-step framework: if Congress is silent or ambiguous on the issue, courts defer to a reasonable agency interpretation.