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 (correct)
  • Lobbying for the interests of multinational enterprises
  • Spreading norms and establishing global standards
  • Fixing meanings and diffusing norms

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

  • By enforcing strict laws globally
  • By promoting the interests of transnational corporations
  • By directly controlling national governments
  • By diffusing norms and establishing accepted codes of conduct (correct)

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

  • Their power to spread misinformation
  • Their ability to control global media outlets
  • Their focus on promoting national interests
  • Their independence and expertise in various fields (correct)

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

    <p>The World Health Organization defining a COVID-19 pandemic</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>By diffusing norms through their products and services</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Operating in multiple countries and delivering services globally</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What distinguishes global governance from traditional forms of governance?

    <p>It focuses on international cooperation and regulation.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>IOs facilitate cooperation between national governments and other actors.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>The ability to enforce international treaties universally.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does the United Nations contribute to global governance?

    <p>By providing a platform for diplomatic discussions and international cooperation.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>It allows all member countries equal representation and voting power.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Balancing national sovereignty with collective action on major issues.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary purpose of public international law?

    <p>To govern interactions between states</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>International Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How can Transnational Corporations impact global governance?

    <p>By influencing trade policy and environmental legislations</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Intergovernmental Organizations (IGOs)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>By influencing state governments through lobbying</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>IGOs have formal state power</p> Signup and view all the answers

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