UN General Assembly: Functions and Powers

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What does the disciplining hypothesis suggest about the effect of globalization on governments?

It leads to expansion of welfare state programs

It has no impact on government budgets

It restrains governments by inducing increased budgetary pressure (correct)

It encourages governments to increase spending on military alliances

How does globalization potentially impact the welfare state according to the text?

Globalization leads to an expansion of welfare programs

Citizens push for increased welfare benefits

Governments may attempt to curtail the welfare state (correct)

Globalization has no effect on welfare policies

Which aspect of internationalism is linked to promoting peace and ensuring citizen safety?

Economic Stability

Humanitarianism

Political cooperation among nations

Peace and Security (correct)

What is one reason nations participate in international affairs according to the text?

To ensure economic stability within nations (C) Signup and view all the answers

Which term refers to a belief or movement advocating greater cooperation among nations?

Internationalism (C) Signup and view all the answers

What does the disciplining hypothesis suggest governments may do in response to globalization?

Curtail the welfare state (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the main function of the General Assembly according to the text?

Deliberate on any resolution, except those being handled by the UNSC (D) Signup and view all the answers

Which function of the General Assembly involves deciding the budget for all Principal Organs of the UN?

Financial Function (C) Signup and view all the answers

What did Irina Bokova suggest as crucial to address the challenges of the 21st Century global government?

Resilient Socieities (D) Signup and view all the answers

What was one of Irina Bokova's points to address global challenges?

New thinking about peace building (A) Signup and view all the answers

In a world of regions, who plays the central role according to the text?

United States (C) Signup and view all the answers

What function of the General Assembly involves decisions related to admission, suspension, and expulsion of member states to the UN?

Elective Function (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the chief principle of the United Nations?

National sovereignty (C) Signup and view all the answers

Which organ of the United Nations plays a significant role in the codification of international law?

The General Assembly (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the United Nations according to the text?

To work for peace and development (C) Signup and view all the answers

Which organ of the United Nations was established in 1945 under the UN Charter?

The General Assembly (C) Signup and view all the answers

What does the United Nations aim to protect, according to the text?

Human rights and humanitarian assistance (A) Signup and view all the answers

Which organ of the United Nations occupies a central position as the chief deliberative and policymaking organ?