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International Organizations / Study Guide?

• 1. The ruling body of the United Nations is called the Security Council. Which of the following countries is NOT a permanent member of the Security Council? (5 points) China USSR (Russia) United States Japan 2. When was the United Nations formed? (5 points) After WWI After the Vietnam War After the attack on Pearl Harbor After WWII 3. Which of the following is NOT a main reason that the United Nations was formed? (5 points) To help maintain peace among the nations of the world To promote better living standards in nations around the world To promote human rights in nations around the world To help maintain a constant food supply to impoverished countries 4. The original purpose of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization was to (5 points) provide for joint defense of Europe and North America against the Soviet Union. create an economic partnership between the North Atlantic nations. establish a partnership between the US and the USSR in order to prevent nuclear war. create an alliance of European and North American nations against Nazi Germany during World War II. 5. What event in 1990 led to a fundamental change in NATO? (5 points) The reunification of Germany The invasion of Kuwait by Iraq The first free elections in Romania All of the above 6. What is the official currency of the majority of European Union nations? (5 points) The pound The dollar The euro Each nation has its own currency 7. The World Trade Organization operates by consensus. Which of the following best defines the meaning of consensus? (5 points) A collective opinion, more than a majority Democratic majority rule Unanimous agreement among all nations participating Control by a powerful minority 8. The initial purpose for the World Bank was (5 points) to provide a source to lend third world countries money for development. to facilitate post-war reconstruction and development. to provide a safety net for the world's economy. to lend nation's money when needed. 9. What is the purpose of the World Bank? (5 points) Provide a safe, secure place where nations can deposit their money Provide financing for the elimination of poverty and create development An international organization for private multi-national corporations to pool their money All of the above Essay 10. Select one of the following trends in globalization and write a paragraph explaining what it is, and how it is contributing to internationalization: International trade; Multinational corporations; Global financial system; Hollywood movies; Cultural diversity; Travel and tourism; The Internet Immigration. (20 points)

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  1. The ruling body of the United Nations is called the Security Council. Which of the following countries is NOT a permanent member of the Security Council? (5 points) Japan 2. When was the United Nations formed? (5 points) After WWII 3. Which of the following is NOT a main reason that the United Nations was formed? (5 points) To help maintain a constant food supply to impoverished countries 4. The original purpose of the North Atlantic Treaty Organisation was to (5 points) provide for joint defence of Europe and North America against the Soviet Union. 5. What event in 1990 led to a fundamental change in NATO? (5 points) The reunification of Germany 6. What is the official currency of the majority of European Union countries? (5 points) The euro 7. The World Trade Organisation operates by consensus. Which of the following best defines the meaning of consensus? (5 points) A collective opinion, more than a majority 8. The initial purpose for the World Bank was (5 points) to facilitate post-war reconstruction and development. 9. What is the purpose of the World Bank? (5 points) Provide financing for the elimination of poverty and create development Essay 10. Select one of the following trends in globalisation and write a paragraph explaining what it is, and how it is contributing to internationalisation: International trade; Multinational corporations; Global financial system; Hollywood films; Cultural diversity; Travel and tourism; The Internet Immigration. (20 points) This one you'll have to do yourself.