Question 1

What is a transnational corporation?

Accepted Answer

A transnational corporation is defined as a company that operates in multiple countries, not just selling but also having some form of operation or production facilities outside its home country.

Question 2

Which of the following statements about IGOs is accurate?

Accepted Answer

IGOs, or Intergovernmental Organizations, are indeed characterized by having three or more nation-states as members and typically have permanent structures such as secretariats or bureaucracies to facilitate their operations and objectives.

Question 3

What is the voting framework of the General Assembly of the United Nations based on?

Accepted Answer

The General Assembly of the United Nations operates on the principle of "one state, one vote," ensuring each member state has an equal voice regardless of its size or economic power.

Question 4

What is the EU principle that any issue that can be dealt with adequately at the national level should be left to that level called?

Accepted Answer

Subsidiarity is a principle of the European Union that holds that decisions should be made as closely as possible to the citizen, meaning that the Union does not take action (except in the areas that fall within its exclusive competence) unless it is more effective than action taken at national, regional, or local level.

Question 5

Which actor consists of at least three nation-states?

Accepted Answer

International governmental organizations are made up of member states, typically including three or more nation-states that come together to work on common issues or goals.

Question 6

In liberal theory, international organizations address which of the following problems for states trying to solve collective action problems?

Accepted Answer

International organizations help states solve collective action problems by reducing transaction costs, improving monitoring of agreements, and enhancing information gathering, which facilitates cooperation and compliance with international norms and agreements.

Question 7

Which of the following theories claims that states form IGOs because it is in their interest to do so, as they help to solve problems more easily and less expensively?

Accepted Answer

Liberal institutionalism argues that states form International Governmental Organizations (IGOs) because these organizations facilitate cooperation and problem-solving among states, making it easier and more cost-effective to address international issues.

Question 8

What is the primary difference between an international governmental organization and a nongovernmental organization?

Accepted Answer

International governmental organizations are typically composed of member states, while nongovernmental organizations are usually made up of private actors and operate independently of government influence.

Question 9

What is delegating international decisions to an international organization called?

Accepted Answer

Supranationalism refers to the process of delegating decision-making authority on certain matters to an international organization, allowing it to make decisions that are binding on member states. This concept is often contrasted with intergovernmentalism, where decisions are made through negotiations among sovereign states.

Question 10

Which two key principles compete with each other when it comes to the UN Charter?

Accepted Answer

The UN Charter emphasizes both effective international action to maintain peace and security and the principle of state sovereignty, which can sometimes be in conflict when international intervention is considered.

Question 11

Which of the following is a regional security IGO?

Accepted Answer

The North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) is a regional security intergovernmental organization (IGO) focused on collective defense and security.

Question 12

Which of the following IGOs reduces transaction costs by providing an ongoing procedure for over a hundred countries to coordinate their tariffs with each other?

Accepted Answer

The World Trade Organization (WTO) is responsible for providing a platform for negotiating and formalizing trade agreements, and for resolving disputes among countries over trade matters, thereby reducing transaction costs and coordinating tariffs among its member countries.

Question 13

The European Union is best described as which of the following?

Accepted Answer

The European Union (EU) is a regional international governmental organization (IGO) that consists of member states located primarily in Europe. It has its own governance structures and legal system which the member states adhere to, making it distinct from a transnational corporation, a transnational advocacy network, or a global IGO.

Question 14

What is making international decisions by negotiation and agreement between state representatives called?

Accepted Answer

Intergovernmentalism refers to a method of decision-making in international organizations where power is in the hands of the member states, and decisions are made through negotiation and agreement among those states' representatives.

Question 15

Which human rights NGO publicized the arrest of an outspoken critic of Gaddafi's rule in Libya and later provided much of the information relied upon by international media and governments?

Accepted Answer

Amnesty International is known for its work in publicizing human rights abuses and was instrumental in bringing attention to the arrest of critics of Gaddafi's regime in Libya, providing valuable information to international media and governments.

Question 16

Which of the following concepts refer to efforts needed to negotiate and organize collaboration?

Accepted Answer

Transaction costs refer to the efforts, both in terms of time and resources, needed to negotiate, organize, and enforce collaboration or agreements between parties. This includes the costs of searching for information, bargaining, making decisions, and ensuring compliance.

Question 17

Which part of the United Nations is meant to be a forum for debate on global issues and a place to express international consensus?

Accepted Answer

The General Assembly is designed as a deliberative, policymaking, and representative organ of the UN, where all member states have equal representation and can debate global issues, making it the primary forum for expressing international consensus.

Question 18

Many countries are late in paying their membership dues to the United Nations. What is the percentage of those members who fail to pay their dues in full and on time?

Accepted Answer

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Question 19

Which of the following is true about resolutions passed by the UN General Assembly?

Accepted Answer

Resolutions passed by the UN General Assembly have limited legal authority. They are generally considered to be recommendations or expressions of the international community's opinion rather than binding international law.

Question 20

Which of the following is the major objective of the United Nations?

Accepted Answer

The major objective of the United Nations is promoting peace and development, as it aims to maintain international peace and security, develop friendly relations among nations, and achieve international cooperation in solving international problems.

Quiz 7: International Organizations and Transnational Actors