18 Questions
What is the primary reason why the influence of the United Nations can be compromised?
The UN is not a world government and depends on voluntary cooperation from states.
According to the passage, which of the following is a key global governance gap identified by Weiss (2015)?
Knowledge gap
What is the primary purpose of norms in global governance, as described in the passage?
To serve as the basis for appropriate behaviors for actors in the international community.
Which of the following is NOT one of the five global governance gaps identified by Weiss (2015)?
Funding gap
According to the passage, how do norms relate to international standards and practices?
Member states are committed to reviewing and reforming their norms and practices to align with international norms and standards.
What is the primary issue associated with the 'Compliance gap' in global governance, as described in the passage?
Whether the policies enacted are implemented or enforced effectively.
What is the definition of regionalization according to the text?
The concentration of economic flow within a region, thereby binding together the region's economy.
What is the most basic sense of a region?
A group of countries in the same geographic location.
What is the process by which two or more neighboring nation-states agree to cooperate and work closely together to achieve peace, stability, and wealth?
Regional Integration
What is one of the key defining features of contemporary world politics?
The increased flow of goods, services, capital, people, and information across borders.
What is the goal of regional integration supported by the European Union?
To achieve prosperity, peace, and security.
What is the relationship between regionalization and globalization according to the text?
Regionalization and globalization are key defining features in contemporary world politics, but they are not actually completely new processes.
What is the primary purpose of the United Nations?
To promote political cooperation among nation-states
What is the role of the regional commissions mentioned in the text?
To instruct, debate, and make certain laws and rights
What is the primary function of the World Bank?
To provide loans and grants to boost economic growth in developing countries
What is the purpose of the International Bank for Reconstruction and Development (IBRD)?
To offer loans to middle-income countries
What is the main feature of the modern international system described in the text?
The emergence of political cooperation among transnational actors
What is the primary role of the International Finance Corporation (IFC)?
To provide loans for the private sector in developing countries
Explore the challenges faced by the United Nations due to the voluntary cooperation of states and the potential compromise of its influence. Learn how the refusal of a state to cooperate can hinder the UN's ability to identify and address problems.
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