International Organizations: Powers and Functions
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What are implied powers necessary for in an International Organization (IO)?

  • To change the founding charter of the IO
  • To execute treaties without member states' approval
  • To solidify the status of legal personality
  • To carry out tasks not foreseen by its founders (correct)

    • Implied powers of an International Organization can change its constituent instrument.

    False

    What role does an IO's judicial organ play in determining implied powers?

    It interprets what is necessary to achieve the IO's functions.

    The International Court of Justice confirmed implied powers in its '______' Advisory Opinion.

    <p>Effect of Awards</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following aspects with their definitions related to International Organizations:

    <p>Implied Powers = Powers necessary for performance of duties not expressly mentioned Constituent Instrument = Foundational document outlining the framework of the IO Judicial Organ = Entity that interprets necessary powers for an IO Legal Personality = Status allowing an IO to act within international law</p> Signup and view all the answers

    All powers of an International Organization must be explicitly listed in its founding documents.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one limit of the powers of International Organizations?

    <p>They cannot add obligations to member states beyond what is specified.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main reason that an International Organization (IO) requires legal personality?

    <p>To achieve its purposes and serve the common interests of its members</p> Signup and view all the answers

    International Organizations have general competence similar to that of states.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What term describes the powers that are granted to an International Organization by its member states?

    <p>attributed powers</p> Signup and view all the answers

    An IO's powers are limited to those necessary to perform its functions as defined by its _________ document.

    <p>founding</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following concepts with their definitions:

    <p>Legal Personality = The capacity to act as a separate entity from member states Delegation of Authority = The assignment of specific powers to an IO by member states Functional Necessity = The principle that justifies the extent of an IO's powers Founding Documents = The formal agreements establishing an IO and outlining its purposes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which principle governs International Organizations (IOs)?

    <p>Principle of specialty</p> Signup and view all the answers

    International Organizations can determine their own powers.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of powers are explicitly provided in an IO's constituent instrument?

    <p>Express powers</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The powers that an IO has without them being expressly provided for in the constituent instrument are known as __________.

    <p>implied powers</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following terms with their descriptions:

    <p>Express Powers = Explicitly stated in constitutive documents Implied Powers = Not explicitly stated but necessary for functions Competence de la compétence = The ability to determine one's own powers Principle of Specialty = Governance based on specific roles</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What determines the limits of the powers of an International Organization?

    <p>The member states' interests</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The will of the founders is crucial in providing powers to an IO.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What can enable an IO to perform functions that are not explicitly provided in the founding documents?

    <p>Implied powers</p> Signup and view all the answers

    International Organizations are not competent to establish their own __________.

    <p>powers</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a limitation on the powers of International Organizations?

    <p>Decisions made by non-member states</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    International Organizations (IOs)

    • IOs are created by states through treaties
    • IOs are granted powers by states
    • States can determine an IO's powers
    • IOs can't determine their own powers
    • IOs are limited to powers that are necessary to perform their functions
    • IOs have a “functional necessity” to perform functions given to them by founders
    • ICJ rulings confirm this

    IOs: Implied Powers

    • IOs have powers that are not expressly written in the constituent instrument
    • These implied powers are essential to carrying out its functions
    • The interpretation of what is "necessary" to achieve the IO’s functions is sometimes subjective
    • The IO's judicial organ often plays an important role in determining "necessity"
    • Implied powers do not change or add obligations to the IO or its members
    • Implied powers are necessary for the IO to function independently and effectively
    • Implied powers help achieve common interests of members

    IOs: Powers Defined by the ICJ

    • ICJ Reparations Opinion - An IO has implied powers that are "essential to the performance of its duties."
    • ICJ "Effect of Awards" Opinion - Implied powers are included in the IO's founding instrument and are meant to give effect to the founders' agreement
    • ICJ WHO "Nuclear Weapons" Opinion - The limits of powers granted to an IO are a function of the common interests entrusted to IOs by the founders
    • The ICJ has helped establish the powers that IOs should have

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    Explore the fundamental concepts of International Organizations (IOs), including the powers granted by states, the importance of implied powers, and the rationale behind their functional necessity. This quiz assesses your understanding of how IOs operate within the framework established by treaties and judicial interpretations, particularly focusing on the role of the ICJ.

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