Question 1

Which of the following created a passport free zone in the mid 1980s, which stood as the model for the rest of the EU?

Accepted Answer

The Schengen Area, established in the mid 1980s, created a passport-free zone within participating countries, which became the model for the rest of the EU.

Question 2

What are the major problems confronting international organizations such as the United Nations? Can these obstacles be overcome? How?

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Question 3

Why has the United Nations NOT completely succeeded?

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Despite the UN's efforts to promote international cooperation, many nations have been unwilling to give up their sovereign power to make the charter enforceable. This has hindered the UN's ability to take effective action in addressing global issues.

Question 4

Unlike the United Nations, which has given several members a veto power, the European Economic Union has no veto power. Yet to pass issues, what kind of vote is needed?

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The European Economic Union uses qualified majority voting, which requires a specific percentage (currently 55%) of member states representing at least 65% of the total population to support a proposal in order for it to pass. This aims to balance the influence of larger and smaller member states.

Question 5

Which of the following countries have sought to exempt themselves from any form of climate change agreement?

Accepted Answer

China has been criticized for its reluctance to commit to binding emissions reductions targets and has sought to exempt itself from any international climate agreements.

Question 6

The Geneva and Hague Conventions lay down rules of _____.

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The Geneva and Hague Conventions are a series of international treaties and agreements that lay down rules and regulations for the conduct of warfare, including protections for civilians, prisoners of war, and other non-combatants.

Question 7

Discuss the various treaties and methods used to limit the spread of nuclear weapons and arsenals. Have they been successful, or failures?

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Question 8

What does the New START (Strategic Arms Reduction Treaty) and Protocol of 2011 accomplish?

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The New START treaty and protocol of 2011 aim to cut the number of nuclear warheads held by the United States and Russia over the next seven years. It does not address chemical or biological weapons, short-range missiles, or North Korea's nuclear weapons testing.

Question 9

As globalization has increased cooperation on a number of issues, how important is unanimity of participation to the legitimacy of these efforts?

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Question 10

Which of the following was NOT a reason for the failure of the League of Nations?

Accepted Answer

The League of Nations' failure was not primarily due to an overly narrow definition of aggression. The other options highlight more significant issues, such as lack of universal acceptance, the absence of the United States, and the inability of members to agree on responses to crises.

Question 11

What is Europe's equivalent of a cap and trade system to set limits on air pollution?

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The Emissions Trading Scheme (ETS) is Europe's equivalent of a cap and trade system to set limits on air pollution. It operates by setting a cap on the total amount of certain greenhouse gases that can be emitted by installations covered by the scheme. These installations then receive permits to emit specific amounts of these gases, which can be traded with other installations if they emit less than their allocated amount. This incentivizes installations to reduce their emissions and rewards those who emit less.

Question 12

What is the first principle of international political life?

Accepted Answer

Self-preservation is the first principle of international political life according to realist theory, which suggests that states act in their own self-interest to ensure their survival and security. This principle underlies many decisions made by states, such as the pursuit of military power or the formation of alliances, as they prioritize their own interests above those of others.

Question 13

Which of the following is NOT a source of international law?

Accepted Answer

Formal U.N. decisions are not considered a primary source of international law. The primary sources are treaties, customs, and general legal principles. Teachings of legal authorities are considered a subsidiary means for determining rules of law.

Question 14

Which bilateral agreement between the United States and the Soviet Union/Russia reduced the risk of diversion or theft of weapons-grade uranium recovered from dismantled nuclear warheads?

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The HEU Agreement (also known as the Megatons to Megawatts Program) was a bilateral agreement between the United States and Russia that aimed to reduce the risk of nuclear proliferation by converting 500 metric tons of weapons-grade highly enriched uranium (HEU) from dismantled nuclear warheads into low-enriched uranium (LEU) for use in commercial nuclear reactors. This agreement helped to reduce the amount of weapons-grade uranium that could potentially be diverted or stolen and used for nefarious purposes.

Question 15

The World Court is properly known as the International Court of Justice and was originally established by the UN Charter. What major component is this court lacking?

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Question 16

How have the increased roles of international organizations, multinational corporations, and nonstate actors changed the role of the nation-state in international affairs? What are the implications of increased collaboration in these areas?

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Question 17

Which state does NOT have a seat at the United Nations Security Council?

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Germany does not currently have a seat at the United Nations Security Council. The five permanent members of the council with veto power are the United States, Russia, the United Kingdom, China, and France, while the ten non-permanent members are elected for two-year terms.

Question 18

Which year had the most UN peacekeeping fatalities?

Accepted Answer

The year 2010 had the most UN peacekeeping fatalities, primarily due to the devastating earthquake in Haiti, which resulted in significant loss of life among UN personnel.

Question 19

After an initial surge in euro prices, describe the current crisis with debt and the value of the euro in the EU.

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Question 20

Which of the following is considered an unconventional nonstate actor?

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Privatized military firms, also known as private military contractors, are considered unconventional because they operate outside of traditional state militaries. Al-Qaeda is also an unconventional nonstate actor because it is a terrorist organization that operates independently of any state. Both A and C are therefore correct because they both include unconventional nonstate actors. The UN peacekeeping forces and the Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries, on the other hand, are not considered unconventional because they are affiliated with states or international organizations.

Quiz 18: International Organizations: Globalization and the Quest for Order