Treaties are also known as conventions. Which of the following best reflects this statement?

• A. True
• B. False
• C. Not specified
• D. Not applicable

Answer: (A)

In international law, a treaty is a formal, binding agreement between states or international organizations. The term convention is commonly used to refer to the same kind of instrument, especially when it’s a multilateral agreement negotiated among many states. Because conventions are a familiar way of naming treaties in many contexts, the statement that treaties are also known as conventions accurately reflects typical usage.

So the best answer is that the statement is true. In practice, you’ll see major instruments labeled as conventions (for example, the Geneva Conventions) just as you’ll see others simply called treaties. The other options don’t fit because the relationship is not incorrect or unspecified.