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Questions and Answers of ‘My Mother Never Worked’

  Questions and Answers of ‘My Mother Never Worked’ Comprehension 1.      What kind of work did Martha Smith do while her children were growing up? List     some of the chores she performed.        Martha Smith worked very hard at raising her children, doing farm chores, and               maintaining a household, but she did not work outside the home for pay-the only              kind of work recognized by the government.   2.      Why aren’t Martha Smith’s survivors entitled to a death benefit when their mother dies?     According to the government, Martha Smith is not eligible for a death benefit because she was never employed.   3.      How does the government define work?       The government defines work as an activity performed for compensation.   ...

Chapter 4 (Recognition) Notes of Public International Law

  Recognition a. Meaning of Recognition in International Law 1. Concept of Recognition Recognition in international law refers to the formal acknowledgment by a state or international body that an entity (state or government) exists and possesses legal status under international law. This acknowledgment does not create the entity but affirms its existence, sovereignty, and legitimacy . Core Idea of Recognition Recognition is a political and legal act rather than a strict legal requirement. It determines whether a new state or government can interact in the international community . Recognition is not obligatory ; it is a discretionary act of existing states. While a state may exist de facto (in reality), recognition grants it de jure (legal) status in the international system. Basic Features of Recognition A unilateral act : Recognition is made by one state independently. Not retroactive : It does not validate pas...