Sustainable Development Goals Overview

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In the context of globalization, what is the driving force that is considered stronger than the government?

Regulatory agencies
Market (correct)
Political parties
Consumers

What role does the government play in relation to the market in globalization?

Regulator (correct)
Promoter
Consumer
Primary decision-maker

Which claim of globalization states that it is about the liberalization and global integration of markets?

Claim two
Claim three
Claim four
Claim one (correct)

What is considered an expected outcome of globalization?

Global peace (C) Signup and view all the answers

Which metaphor from the text symbolizes challenge, hindrance, or problem in the context of globalization?

Solid (D) Signup and view all the answers

Who/what is considered to be self-regulating in the process of globalization?

Market (A) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a requirement for membership in the United Nations?

Having a democratic form of government (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the voting requirement in the UN Security Council for recommending a new member State?

An affirmative vote of 9 out of 15 members, provided none of the 5 permanent members vote against (D) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT one of the stated purposes of the United Nations?

To promote economic and military alliances among member States (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the final step in the process for a State to become a member of the United Nations?

Membership becomes effective the date the resolution for admission is adopted (C) Signup and view all the answers

Which principle is the United Nations organization based on?

The principle of sovereign equality of all members (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is required for the UN General Assembly to admit a new member State?

A two-thirds majority vote (C) Signup and view all the answers

What are the Sustainable Development Goals backed up by?

A set of 169 detailed Targets (A) Signup and view all the answers

What does achieving the Sustainable Development Goals involve?

Making very big, fundamental changes in how we live on Earth (C) Signup and view all the answers

Which aspect does Global Governance aim to address?

Global catastrophic risk management (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is a significant characteristic of the Sustainable Development Goals?

They are interconnected and holistic (D) Signup and view all the answers

How many countries agreed to the Sustainable Development Goals on 25th Sept 2015?

Nearly all the world’s nations (D) Signup and view all the answers

What was Dante Alighieri's contribution to discussions on global governance?

Authored a political tract called De Monarchia in 1311 (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is one crucial global public good mentioned in the text?

Catastrophic risk management (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the main aim of Global Governance according to the text?

To provide global solutions to catastrophic events (B) Signup and view all the answers