Question

Which International Law provides a definition for the term "state"?

• A. Law of the Sea
• B. Law of Treaties
• C. Montevideo Convention
• D. International Criminal Law

Hint:

Remember Montevideo Convention as the standard reference for statehood criteria in international law.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is C

Step 1: Montevideo Convention (1933)
- It is an international treaty that defines the criteria for statehood in international law.
- It sets out the four criteria: a permanent population, defined territory, government, and capacity to enter into relations with other states.
Step 2: Other options
- Law of the Sea deals with maritime boundaries, not state definitions.
- Law of Treaties governs how treaties are made and followed.
- International Criminal Law relates to crimes against humanity and individuals, not statehood.
Hence, the Montevideo Convention provides the definition of a "state".