1. Sovereign immunity holds that the courts of one nation lack the jurisdiction to hear suits against foreign governments unless the foreign nation has waived immunity or

a. has engaged in a bilateral treaty.

b. has been granted "most favoured nation" status.

c. is engaging in commercial activity.

d. has agreed to arbitration.

2. The doctrine of stare devises is fundamental to

a. customary international law.

b. common law.

c. Islamic law.

d. civil law.

3. The First Amendment guarantee of freedom of speech is an absolute right.

True

False

4. When does a criminal defendant have the right to a trial by jury?

a. when faced with a charge that could result in a sentence of six months or longer

b. in all cases regardless of the circumstances

c .only for cases requiring the defendant to pay restitution

d. only when a bench trial is not available