Question 1

Which of the following is an alliance formed by the United States to combat the Soviet Union's influence in Europe?

Accepted Answer

A) The Red Cross 
B) League of Nations 
C) NATO 
D) NAFTA 
E) WTO 
A) The Red Cross 
B) League of Nations 
C) NATO 
D) NAFTA 
E) WTO

Question 2

A crime against humanity is adjudicated in what international court?

Accepted Answer

A) International Criminal Court 
B) World Supreme Court 
C) International Appeals Court 
D) International Court of Justice 
E) United Nation's Judicial Agency 
A) International Criminal Court 
B) World Supreme Court 
C) International Appeals Court 
D) International Court of Justice 
E) United Nation's Judicial Agency

Question 3

What is the greatest power afforded the Big Five in the UN Security Council?

Accepted Answer

A) Economic sanctioning power 
B) Sole responsibility to negotiate treaties 
C) Ability to commit troops 
D) Veto power 
E) Remove government rulers from power 
A) Economic sanctioning power 
B) Sole responsibility to negotiate treaties 
C) Ability to commit troops 
D) Veto power 
E) Remove government rulers from power

Question 4

Give an example of one form of a multilateral economic pact, and how does it promote economic integration among member states?

Accepted Answer

One example of a multilateral economic p

Question 5

Describe two benefits of interdependence using the European Union as an example.

Accepted Answer

Two benefits of interdependence using th

Question 6

Identify one weakness of the League of Nations that led to its failure and one way the United Nations is structured to ensure such a failure does not happen again.

Accepted Answer

One weakness of the League of Nations th

Question 7

The Strategic Arms Reduction Treaty (START)is an example of which of the following concepts?

Accepted Answer

A) Conservatism 
B) Cold War strategy 
C) Nonstate political action 
D) International embargos 
E) International law 
A) Conservatism 
B) Cold War strategy 
C) Nonstate political action 
D) International embargos 
E) International law

Question 8

What makes the World Trade Organization an international governmental organization?

Accepted Answer

A) It is an organization with a broad scope. 
B) It is an organization that deals with state economies. 
C) It is an organization consisting of established states. 
D) It is an organization consisting of subsidiaries in multiple countries. 
E) It is an organization that is sovereign over more than one nation-state. 
A) It is an organization with a broad scope. 
B) It is an organization that deals with state economies. 
C) It is an organization consisting of established states. 
D) It is an organization consisting of subsidiaries in multiple countries. 
E) It is an organization that is sovereign over more than one nation-state.

Question 9

The United Kingdom's 2016 vote to withdraw from the European Union is known by what term?

Accepted Answer

A) The Great Recession 
B) Brexit 
C) Cameron's Retreat 
D) English Exit 
E) EU Secession 
A) The Great Recession 
B) Brexit 
C) Cameron's Retreat 
D) English Exit 
E) EU Secession

Question 10

The fact that Germany has a stronger economy than France, yet France holds a seat on the Security Council, is an example of what problem hindering the success of the United Nations?

Accepted Answer

A) Universality of the international organization 
B) A lack  of unity against a common enemy 
C) States giving too much authority to the United Nations 
D) Inequality among member states 
E) The absence of a judicial body 
A) Universality of the international organization 
B) A lack  of unity against a common enemy 
C) States giving too much authority to the United Nations 
D) Inequality among member states 
E) The absence of a judicial body

Question 11

Which of the following statements is a current weakness of the United Nations?

Accepted Answer

A) Too many member countries 
B) Too much power given to the General Assembly 
C) The power of state sovereignty at the expense of world government jurisdiction 
D) Too many enemies to unify around 
E) An unwillingness to prioritize environmental crises 
A) Too many member countries 
B) Too much power given to the General Assembly 
C) The power of state sovereignty at the expense of world government jurisdiction 
D) Too many enemies to unify around 
E) An unwillingness to prioritize environmental crises

Question 12

Which of the following is a requirement for the International Court of Justice to hear a case?

Accepted Answer

A) The dispute must involve the use of military force. 
B) More than four nation-states must be involved. 
C) Countries involved must consent to the International Court of Justice having jurisdiction to adjudicate the case. 
D) Countries involved must be democracies. 
E) The dispute must be a crime committed by a government against civilians. 
A) The dispute must involve the use of military force. 
B) More than four nation-states must be involved. 
C) Countries involved must consent to the International Court of Justice having jurisdiction to adjudicate the case. 
D) Countries involved must be democracies. 
E) The dispute must be a crime committed by a government against civilians.

Question 13

How many members are in the United Nations' Security Council?

Accepted Answer

A) 10 
B) 15 
C) 5 
D) 183 
E) 25 
A) 10 
B) 15 
C) 5 
D) 183 
E) 25

Question 14

According to the 1968 Nonproliferation Treaty, which of the following is true?

Accepted Answer

A) A country wishing to acquire nuclear weapons must seek the United Nations' approval. 
B) All nuclear weapons must be destroyed. 
C) A nation may not aid a country to acquire nuclear weapons. 
D) A  country may not possess more than five nuclear weapons. 
E) A country may add only one nuclear weapon a year. 
A) A country wishing to acquire nuclear weapons must seek the United Nations' approval. 
B) All nuclear weapons must be destroyed. 
C) A nation may not aid a country to acquire nuclear weapons. 
D) A  country may not possess more than five nuclear weapons. 
E) A country may add only one nuclear weapon a year.

Question 15

When it comes to multinational corporations, which of the following trends is true?

Accepted Answer

A) The total number of MNCs is declining. 
B) The European Union is increasing in number of MNCs. 
C) Asian-based companies are now the least common. 
D) Companies based in the United States are increasing. 
E) Companies headquartered in Asia are now the most common. 
A) The total number of MNCs is declining. 
B) The European Union is increasing in number of MNCs. 
C) Asian-based companies are now the least common. 
D) Companies based in the United States are increasing. 
E) Companies headquartered in Asia are now the most common.

Question 16

What criteria are considered when accepting member countries into an international governmental organization?

Accepted Answer

A) Territory size 
B) Nuclear capability 
C) Population size 
D) Length of the country's existence 
E) Geographic location 
A) Territory size 
B) Nuclear capability 
C) Population size 
D) Length of the country's existence 
E) Geographic location

Question 17

Which of the following is a negative repercussion of the advent of multinational corporations?

Accepted Answer

A) They are not held accountable by any single nation. 
B) They control the revenue generated by a government. 
C) They are unable to influence policy. 
D) They cause inflation. 
E) They base lobbying efforts on self-interested motives. 
A) They are not held accountable by any single nation. 
B) They control the revenue generated by a government. 
C) They are unable to influence policy. 
D) They cause inflation. 
E) They base lobbying efforts on self-interested motives.

Question 18

Which of the following events led to the demise of the League of Nations?

Accepted Answer

A) The failure of the Holy Alliance 
B) The creation of the United Nations 
C) The European Union's bailout of Greece 
D) US Senate's rejection of the Treaty of Versailles 
E) World War I 
A) The failure of the Holy Alliance 
B) The creation of the United Nations 
C) The European Union's bailout of Greece 
D) US Senate's rejection of the Treaty of Versailles 
E) World War I

Question 19

The Union of Banana Exporting Countries is a type of international governmental organization because it is based on which of the following goals?

Accepted Answer

A) Increasing human rights 
B) Promoting regional stability 
C) Securing a military alliance 
D) Improving economic circumstances 
E) Encouraging democratization 
A) Increasing human rights 
B) Promoting regional stability 
C) Securing a military alliance 
D) Improving economic circumstances 
E) Encouraging democratization

Question 20

Which entity is primarily responsible for the maintenance of international peace and security?

Accepted Answer

A) International Court of Justice 
B) Security Council 
C) League of Nations' Assembly 
D) The Holy Alliance 
E) The UN General Assembly 
A) International Court of Justice 
B) Security Council 
C) League of Nations' Assembly 
D) The Holy Alliance 
E) The UN General Assembly

Which of the following is an alliance formed by the United States to combat the Soviet Union's influence in Europe?

A crime against humanity is adjudicated in what international court?

What is the greatest power afforded the Big Five in the UN Security Council?

Give an example of one form of a multilateral economic pact, and how does it promote economic integration among member states?

Describe two benefits of interdependence using the European Union as an example.

Identify one weakness of the League of Nations that led to its failure and one way the United Nations is structured to ensure such a failure does not happen again.

The Strategic Arms Reduction Treaty (START)is an example of which of the following concepts?

What makes the World Trade Organization an international governmental organization?

The United Kingdom's 2016 vote to withdraw from the European Union is known by what term?

The fact that Germany has a stronger economy than France, yet France holds a seat on the Security Council, is an example of what problem hindering the success of the United Nations?

Which of the following statements is a current weakness of the United Nations?

Which of the following is a requirement for the International Court of Justice to hear a case?

How many members are in the United Nations' Security Council?

According to the 1968 Nonproliferation Treaty, which of the following is true?

When it comes to multinational corporations, which of the following trends is true?

What criteria are considered when accepting member countries into an international governmental organization?

Which of the following is a negative repercussion of the advent of multinational corporations?

Which of the following events led to the demise of the League of Nations?

The Union of Banana Exporting Countries is a type of international governmental organization because it is based on which of the following goals?

Which entity is primarily responsible for the maintenance of international peace and security?

Introduction: the Study of Politics

The Idea of the Public Good: Ideologies and Isms

Utopias: Model States

Constitutional Democracy: Models of Representation

The Authoritarian Model: Myth and Reality

The Totalitarian Model: a False Utopia

Parliamentary Democracy: Pros and Cons of Perishable Governments

Transition Systems: Yesterday and Today

Problems of Development: Progress and Poverty in a Global Age

Political Socialization: the Making of a Citizen

Political Participation: the Limits of Democracy

Political Leadership: the Many Faces of Power

Issues in Public Policy: Politics, Principles, Priorities, and Practices

Revolution: in the Name of Justice

War: Politics by Other Means

Terrorism: War, Crimes, or War Crimes

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Exam 18: International Law and Organizations: the Quest for Order

Which of the following is an alliance formed by the United States to combat the Soviet Union's influence in Europe?

A crime against humanity is adjudicated in what international court?

What is the greatest power afforded the Big Five in the UN Security Council?

Give an example of one form of a multilateral economic pact, and how does it promote economic integration among member states?

Describe two benefits of interdependence using the European Union as an example.

Identify one weakness of the League of Nations that led to its failure and one way the United Nations is structured to ensure such a failure does not happen again.

The Strategic Arms Reduction Treaty (START)is an example of which of the following concepts?

What makes the World Trade Organization an international governmental organization?

The United Kingdom's 2016 vote to withdraw from the European Union is known by what term?

The fact that Germany has a stronger economy than France, yet France holds a seat on the Security Council, is an example of what problem hindering the success of the United Nations?

Which of the following statements is a current weakness of the United Nations?

Which of the following is a requirement for the International Court of Justice to hear a case?

How many members are in the United Nations' Security Council?

According to the 1968 Nonproliferation Treaty, which of the following is true?

When it comes to multinational corporations, which of the following trends is true?

What criteria are considered when accepting member countries into an international governmental organization?

Which of the following is a negative repercussion of the advent of multinational corporations?

Which of the following events led to the demise of the League of Nations?

The Union of Banana Exporting Countries is a type of international governmental organization because it is based on which of the following goals?

Which entity is primarily responsible for the maintenance of international peace and security?

Introduction: the Study of Politics

The Idea of the Public Good: Ideologies and Isms

Utopias: Model States

Constitutional Democracy: Models of Representation

The Authoritarian Model: Myth and Reality

The Totalitarian Model: a False Utopia

Parliamentary Democracy: Pros and Cons of Perishable Governments

Transition Systems: Yesterday and Today

Problems of Development: Progress and Poverty in a Global Age

Political Socialization: the Making of a Citizen

Political Participation: the Limits of Democracy

Political Leadership: the Many Faces of Power

Issues in Public Policy: Politics, Principles, Priorities, and Practices

Revolution: in the Name of Justice

War: Politics by Other Means

Terrorism: War, Crimes, or War Crimes

World Politics: the Struggle for Power

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