Question 1

Which of the following best describes the concept of 'problems without passports' as discussed in the context of intergovernmental organizations (IGOs)?

Accepted Answer

Global challenges that require coordinated action by multiple states because no single state can address them alone.

Question 2

According to the study materials, which of the following is NOT one of the five common functions provided by IGOs?

Accepted Answer

Enforcing domestic laws within member states

Question 3

The United Nations Security Council (UNSC) is unique among UN bodies because:

Accepted Answer

It can authorize the use of force and its decisions are legally binding on all UN member states.

Question 4

Which theory argues that states are the primary actors in international relations and that IGOs have little independent effect on global outcomes?

Accepted Answer

Realism

Question 5

A supranational authority, such as the European Union, differs from most IGOs because:

Accepted Answer

It can override member states' laws in certain areas, even if a member disagrees with the decision.

Question 6

Which of the following best illustrates the constructivist perspective on IGOs?

Accepted Answer

IGOs shape global norms and identities, influencing what states want and how they behave.

Question 7

Which of the following is an example of 'complex interdependence' as described in the study materials?

Accepted Answer

Multiple states, NGOs, and multinational corporations are interconnected through trade, environmental agreements, and social networks, making cooperation and conflict management more complicated.

Question 8

Which of the following statements about the UN General Assembly (UNGA) is accurate?

Accepted Answer

It controls the UN budget and can appoint nonpermanent members to the Security Council.

Question 9

A country is considering joining an IGO to gain protection from larger states. Which theory best explains this motivation?

Accepted Answer

Realism, because smaller states join IGOs for security and protection from powerful states.

Question 10

Which of the following is a challenge faced by the UN in the 21st century, as described in the study materials?

Accepted Answer

Fragmented structures and slow procedures that hinder effective response to global crises.

Question 11

If a state joins an IGO and, over time, begins to spend less on its military and more on education due to feeling more secure, which theory does this scenario best illustrate?

Accepted Answer

Liberalism

Question 12

Which of the following is NOT a specialized agency of the United Nations?

Accepted Answer

United Nations Security Council (UNSC)

Question 13

The phenomenon where IGOs become so successful at fostering cooperation that they create new demands and gridlock in global governance is known as:

Accepted Answer

Self-reinforcing interdependence

Question 14

Which of the following best describes the logic of appropriateness in constructivist theory?

Accepted Answer

States act according to unwritten norms and expectations about appropriate behavior.

Question 15

Which of the following equations best represents the growth rate of IGOs from 1900 to 2014, given that the number increased from approximately 25 to 330?

Accepted Answer

$$Growth\ Rate = \frac{Final\ Value - Initial\ Value}{Initial\ Value} 	imes 100$$

Question 16

If the UN's total expenditures in 2018 were $$53 billion and global military expenditures were 1.8 $$trillion, what percentage of global military spending does the UN's expenditure represent?

Accepted Answer

$$\frac{53\ billion}{1,800\ billion} 	imes 100 \approx 2.94\%$$

Question 17

Which of the following is a real-world example of how IGOs attempt to govern the 'dark side of globalization'?

Accepted Answer

The United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) assists member states in combating illicit drugs, crime, and terrorism.

Question 18

Which of the following best explains why reform of the UN Security Council (UNSC) is difficult?

Accepted Answer

Permanent members are unlikely to give up their seats or veto power, making expansion or change challenging.

Question 19

Which of the following is an example of how IGOs provide expertise on specialized issues?

Accepted Answer

The International Telecommunication Union (ITU) establishes technical standards for satellites.

Intergovernmental Organizations: Sites of Global Governance

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