International Organizations: Enforcing International Law

Question 1

Which of the following is NOT a core function of the United Nations?

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Providing direct military support to individual member states

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Promoting economic and social development

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Protecting human rights and fundamental freedoms

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Maintaining international peace and security

Question 2

The International Court of Justice (ICJ) is the principal judicial organ of which international organization?

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United Nations

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International Monetary Fund (IMF)

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European Union (EU)

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World Bank

Question 3

Which international organization is responsible for regulating international civil aviation?

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International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO)

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Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO)

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International Labour Organization (ILO)

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World Trade Organization (WTO)

Question 4

The North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) is a military alliance between countries primarily located in which of the following regions?

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Europe and North America

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Australia and Oceania

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Asia and Africa

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South America and Antarctica

Question 5

The World Health Organization (WHO) is an example of which type of international organization?

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Specialized agency within the United Nations system

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Non-governmental organization (NGO) primarily funded by private donations

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Intergovernmental organization outside the UN system

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Regional organization limited to a specific geographical area

Question 6

The International Criminal Court (ICC) has jurisdiction to prosecute individuals for which of the following crimes?

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Genocide, crimes against humanity, and war crimes

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Cybercrimes and electronic fraud

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Drug trafficking and illicit arms trade

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Theft, robbery, and financial scams

Question 7

Which of the following is a key factor that significantly influences the effectiveness of international organizations?

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Political will and cooperation of member states

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Number of member states and their geographical distribution

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Amount of financial resources and contributions

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Strength and size of combined military forces

Question 8

The World Trade Organization (WTO) plays a significant role in promoting which of the following?

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Free trade, open markets, and reduced trade barriers

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Humanitarian assistance and disaster relief

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Environmental protection and sustainable development

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Nuclear disarmament and non-proliferation

Question 9

Which of the following is NOT a primary objective of international organizations?

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To incite conflicts among nations

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To uphold international law

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To foster cooperation among nations

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To render humanitarian assistance

Question 10

Which international organization possesses the most comprehensive mandate, ranging across a wide spectrum of issues?

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United Nations

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International Criminal Court

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World Trade Organization

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World Health Organization

Question 11

Identify the international organization entrusted with promoting international trade and regulating global commerce.

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World Trade Organization

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International Monetary Fund

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International Committee of the Red Cross

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United Nations Security Council

Question 12

Which principle forms the cornerstone of the concept of 'responsibility to protect' (R2P)?

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The primary obligation of states to safeguard their own populations

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The invariable appropriateness of military intervention in humanitarian crises

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The exclusive authority of international organizations to intervene in humanitarian emergencies

Question 13

Which international organization is primarily charged with safeguarding international peace and security?

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United Nations Security Council

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International Court of Justice

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World Health Organization

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International Telecommunication Union

Question 14

Which method of enforcement relies on diplomatic pressure and negotiations?

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Enforcement by diplomacy

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Enforcement by military intervention

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Enforcement by legal action

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Enforcement by coercion

Question 15

Which of the following is a common criticism leveled against international organizations?

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They can be slow and bureaucratic

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They focus exclusively on humanitarian issues

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They are not representative of all countries

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They always achieve their objectives

Question 16

Which of the following is NOT a method of enforcement used by international organizations?

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Issuing press releases

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Adopting resolutions

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Imposing sanctions

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Providing financial assistance

Question 17

Which international organization is primarily responsible for promoting global health?

Accepted Answer

World Health Organization

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International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA)

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United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF)

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World Bank

Question 18

Which of the following is an example of a regional international organization?

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African Union

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International Monetary Fund (IMF)

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World Trade Organization (WTO)

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United Nations (UN)

Question 19

Which type of instrument adopted by international organizations can be used to impose legally binding obligations on member states?

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Treaty

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Recommendation

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Declaration

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Resolution

Question 20

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of international organizations?

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They are governed by national law.

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They have a specific purpose or mandate.

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They possess legal personality, allowing them to act independently.

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They are composed of states or other international actors.

Question 21

What is the primary responsibility of the United Nations Security Council?

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Maintaining international peace and security.

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Protecting human rights.

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Promoting economic development.

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Addressing global environmental issues.

Question 22

Which of the following is a method of enforcement used by the World Trade Organization (WTO)?

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Trade sanctions.

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Economic aid.

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Military force.

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Diplomatic pressure.

Question 23

The North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) is an example of what type of international organization?

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Regional security organization.

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Specialized agency of the United Nations.

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International court.

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Global economic organization.

Question 24

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) plays a key role in:

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Providing financial assistance to member states.

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Promoting human rights.

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Enforcing international environmental law.

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Resolving international conflicts.

Question 25

What is a key advantage of international organizations?

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They facilitate cooperation among states.

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They are not subject to political influence.

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They have unlimited resources.

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They are always effective in achieving their goals.

Question 26

The World Health Organization (WHO) is an example of:

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A specialized agency of the United Nations.

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A non-governmental organization.

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A regional security organization.

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An international court.

Question 27

Which of the following is a key principle of international law that governs international organizations?

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Sovereign equality of states.

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Pacta sunt servanda (agreements must be kept).

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Self-defense.

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Non-intervention.

Question 28

What is the main purpose of the International Criminal Court (ICC)?

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To prosecute individuals for the most serious international crimes.

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To regulate global trade.

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To provide humanitarian assistance to victims of armed conflict.

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To resolve territorial disputes between states.