Sources of Global Governance: International Law and Organizations

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What is the primary function of International Organizations (IOs) according to the text?

Defining and applying categories to create global standards

How do International Organizations (IOs) influence policies according to the text?

By diffusing norms and establishing accepted codes of conduct

What distinguishes International Organizations (IOs) as legitimate sources of information?

Their independence and expertise in various fields

Which example best illustrates the power of International Organizations (IOs) to fix meanings?

The World Health Organization defining a COVID-19 pandemic

How do Transnational Corporations (TNCs) like Apple, Amazon, and Microsoft influence global governance according to the text?

By diffusing norms through their products and services

What is a key characteristic of a Multinational Enterprise (MNE) like Volkswagen or McDonald's as described in the text?

Operating in multiple countries and delivering services globally

What distinguishes global governance from traditional forms of governance?

It focuses on international cooperation and regulation.

Which statement best describes the role of International Organizations (IOs) in global governance?

IOs facilitate cooperation between national governments and other actors.

What is a common power held by International Organizations (IOs) in the context of global governance?

The ability to enforce international treaties universally.

How does the United Nations contribute to global governance?

By providing a platform for diplomatic discussions and international cooperation.

What makes the United Nations General Assembly (GA) significant in global governance?

It allows all member countries equal representation and voting power.

What challenge does the United Nations primarily face in the 21st Century regarding global governance?

Balancing national sovereignty with collective action on major issues.

What is the primary purpose of public international law?

To govern interactions between states

In the context of global governance, which entity can lobby individual states to influence their behavior?

International Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs)

How can Transnational Corporations impact global governance?

By influencing trade policy and environmental legislations

Which type of organization is primarily made up of member-states?

Intergovernmental Organizations (IGOs)

How do ideas like 'global democracy' influence international actors?

By influencing state governments through lobbying

What distinguishes International Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs) from Intergovernmental Organizations (IGOs)?

IGOs have formal state power

Explore the sources of global governance, focusing on how international law is created through treaties and organizations. Learn about the role of states in forming treaties and organizations to legislate public international law and regulate interactions between states. Discover how non-governmental organizations can also influence state behavior through lobbying and advocacy efforts.

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