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What do Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) advocate for in intergovernmental deliberations?
What do Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) advocate for in intergovernmental deliberations?
- Veto power over decisions
- Silent observation rights
- Seats in intergovernmental deliberations (correct)
- Exclusive decision-making power
In international forums, what do CSOs advocating minority views want?
In international forums, what do CSOs advocating minority views want?
- Absolute decision-making power
- Silent observer status
- Exclusive veto rights
- A 'voice, not a vote' (correct)
What is a key role of the United Nations (UN) in engaging CSOs?
What is a key role of the United Nations (UN) in engaging CSOs?
- Ignoring CSO input completely
- Using CSOs for media coverage only
- Excluding CSOs from all discussions
- Incorporating CSOs into deliberative processes (correct)
What do CSOs campaign for to enhance a level playing field in good governance?
What do CSOs campaign for to enhance a level playing field in good governance?
How do CSOs advocate for citizens' voices to be heard?
How do CSOs advocate for citizens' voices to be heard?
What do Global Social Justice CSOs increasingly campaign for in international forums?
What do Global Social Justice CSOs increasingly campaign for in international forums?
What role do civil society organizations (CSOs) play in pressuring governments?
What role do civil society organizations (CSOs) play in pressuring governments?
Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a pillar of 'good governance' according to the text?
Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a pillar of 'good governance' according to the text?
What do civil societies inform citizens about with regards to intergovernmental institutions?
What do civil societies inform citizens about with regards to intergovernmental institutions?
During the WTO ministerial talks in Seattle and Doha, what did millions of people do according to the text?
During the WTO ministerial talks in Seattle and Doha, what did millions of people do according to the text?
What have civil society organizations campaigned successfully for in relation to the World Bank?
What have civil society organizations campaigned successfully for in relation to the World Bank?
'Conduits to disseminate information' refers to CSOs serving as what according to the text?
'Conduits to disseminate information' refers to CSOs serving as what according to the text?
Which of the following is NOT considered one of the three superpowers that affect state sovereignty in the contemporary world?
Which of the following is NOT considered one of the three superpowers that affect state sovereignty in the contemporary world?
What distinguishes civil society from transnational corporations (TNCs) according to the text?
What distinguishes civil society from transnational corporations (TNCs) according to the text?
Which term refers to autonomous groups and associations that operate independently of government?
Which term refers to autonomous groups and associations that operate independently of government?
According to Walker & Thompson (2008), what range of organizations falls under the structural forms of civil society?
According to Walker & Thompson (2008), what range of organizations falls under the structural forms of civil society?
What is one reason provided in the text for why CSOs or NGOs have increasing power to influence public opinion?
What is one reason provided in the text for why CSOs or NGOs have increasing power to influence public opinion?
Which of the following is considered a part of global civil society according to the text?
Which of the following is considered a part of global civil society according to the text?
