Languages Used in WTO Dispute Settlement

This quiz tests your knowledge of the languages used in World Trade Organization (WTO) dispute settlement proceedings.

15 Questions Published

Questions

Question 1 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which language is the official language of the WTO?

  1. English
  2. French
  3. Spanish
  4. Chinese
Question 2 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which other languages are used in WTO dispute settlement proceedings?

  1. French
  2. Spanish
  3. Arabic
  4. Russian
Question 3 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

In what circumstances can a party to a WTO dispute settlement proceeding request that the proceedings be conducted in a language other than English, French, or Spanish?

  1. If the party's official language is not English, French, or Spanish
  2. If the party's national language is not English, French, or Spanish
  3. If the party's preferred language is not English, French, or Spanish
  4. If the party's working language is not English, French, or Spanish
Question 4 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What is the role of the interpreters in WTO dispute settlement proceedings?

  1. To translate the statements of the parties into the official languages of the WTO
  2. To translate the statements of the parties into the language of their choice
  3. To translate the statements of the parties into the language of the panel
  4. To translate the statements of the parties into the language of the Secretariat
Question 5 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What is the role of the Secretariat in WTO dispute settlement proceedings?

  1. To provide administrative support to the panel
  2. To provide legal advice to the panel
  3. To provide technical assistance to the panel
  4. To provide translation services to the panel
Question 6 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What is the role of the panel in WTO dispute settlement proceedings?

  1. To hear the arguments of the parties
  2. To make findings of fact and law
  3. To issue a ruling on the dispute
  4. All of the above
Question 7 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What is the role of the Appellate Body in WTO dispute settlement proceedings?

  1. To review the rulings of the panel
  2. To make findings of fact and law
  3. To issue a ruling on the dispute
  4. All of the above
Question 8 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What is the role of the Dispute Settlement Body (DSB) in WTO dispute settlement proceedings?

  1. To oversee the dispute settlement process
  2. To adopt the rulings of the panel and the Appellate Body
  3. To enforce the rulings of the panel and the Appellate Body
  4. All of the above
Question 9 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What is the role of the Director-General in WTO dispute settlement proceedings?

  1. To appoint the members of the panel
  2. To appoint the members of the Appellate Body
  3. To oversee the dispute settlement process
  4. All of the above
Question 10 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What is the role of the members of the panel in WTO dispute settlement proceedings?

  1. To hear the arguments of the parties
  2. To make findings of fact and law
  3. To issue a ruling on the dispute
  4. All of the above
Question 11 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What is the role of the members of the Appellate Body in WTO dispute settlement proceedings?

  1. To review the rulings of the panel
  2. To make findings of fact and law
  3. To issue a ruling on the dispute
  4. All of the above
Question 12 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What is the role of the Secretariat in WTO dispute settlement proceedings?

  1. To provide administrative support to the panel
  2. To provide legal advice to the panel
  3. To provide technical assistance to the panel
  4. To provide translation services to the panel
Question 13 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What is the role of the Dispute Settlement Body (DSB) in WTO dispute settlement proceedings?

  1. To oversee the dispute settlement process
  2. To adopt the rulings of the panel and the Appellate Body
  3. To enforce the rulings of the panel and the Appellate Body
  4. All of the above
Question 14 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What is the role of the Director-General in WTO dispute settlement proceedings?

  1. To appoint the members of the panel
  2. To appoint the members of the Appellate Body
  3. To oversee the dispute settlement process
  4. All of the above
Question 15 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What is the role of the members of the panel in WTO dispute settlement proceedings?

  1. To hear the arguments of the parties
  2. To make findings of fact and law
  3. To issue a ruling on the dispute
  4. All of the above