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Which theory did Kelsen defend in his political philosophy?

  • State-law identity theory

  • Dualism theory

  • Contract theory

  • Realism theory

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State-law identity theory posits that international law is merely the domestic law of individual states. There is no such thing as a separate realm of international law; instead, all legal norms emanate from the authority of individual states. This theory emphasizes the primacy and sovereignty of states in the international legal order.
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