The ________ Holds That a State Has to Respond to a Suit

question 54

Multiple Choice

The ________ holds that a state has to respond to a suit brought against it before the ICJ only to the extent to which the state bringing the suit has also accepted the jurisdiction of this court.

• A) vested rights doctrine
• B) rule of reciprocity
• C) public trust doctrine
• D) choice of law clause

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Definitions:

Chief Administrators

High-ranking officials who manage and oversee the operations of government agencies or departments.

Congress

The legislative branch of the United States federal government, comprised of the House of Representatives and the Senate.

Formal Procedures

Official, established methods and processes designed to achieve a specific goal or to uphold standards.

APA

Administrative Procedure Act, governing the process by which federal administrative agencies develop and issue regulations.