Question 1

International terrorism is one possible effect of an extreme militant religious movement.

Accepted Answer

International terrorism is often used as a tactic by extremist religious groups to further their goals and spread fear and violence on a global scale. This has been seen in numerous incidents, such as the 9/11 attacks and the activities of groups like ISIS.

Question 2

Because global security is so well integrated and organized, it is a simple matter to deal with terrorist threats or transnational crime organizations.

Accepted Answer

Global security may be organized, but dealing with terrorist threats or transnational crime organizations is a complex and ongoing challenge requiring cooperation and coordination among multiple countries and agencies. It is not a simple matter.

Question 3

Under the current United Nations' budget, the poorest 17 percent of countries contribute less than 1 percent of the budget.

Accepted Answer

This statement is true. The current United Nations budget is based on a system of assessed contributions from member states, with each country's contribution calculated based on its relative economic strength. As a result, the poorest 17 percent of countries (primarily in Africa) contribute less than 1 percent of the budget, while the largest contributors are the United States (22 percent), Japan (9.7 percent), and China (5.1 percent). Many developing countries have called for reforms to this system in order to make it more equitable and reflective of global economic realities.

Question 4

Pooled sovereignty means sovereign governments continue to make decisions as opposed to collective decision making by an authorized IGO.

Accepted Answer

Pooled sovereignty refers to the process where sovereign governments transfer some decision-making authority to an intergovernmental organization (IGO) to make collective decisions on their behalf.

Question 5

Although technically the World Trade Organization (WTO) violates the international norm of nonintervention, its members have voluntarily surrendered some of their sovereignty under the assumption that it would produce greater gains than losses.

Accepted Answer

This statement is correct. Members of the WTO have voluntarily agreed to abide by its rules and regulations, which means that they have given up some of their sovereignty. However, this is seen as a necessary trade-off in order to benefit from increased trade and economic growth.

Question 6

Members of the European Parliament today are directly elected by citizens of the EU's member states and have the power to overturn acts of the European Commission.

Accepted Answer

Members of the European Parliament are indeed directly elected by citizens of EU member states and they also have the power to amend or reject laws proposed by the European Commission. This helps to ensure a democratic process within the EU.

Question 7

The United Nations is an example of a "universal membership" IGO.

Accepted Answer

The United Nations has universal membership, meaning that all independent states are eligible for membership, regardless of their size, population, or level of development.

Question 8

Indigenous peoples are those people within a state that control the decision-making apparatus of government.

Accepted Answer

Indigenous peoples are not necessarily those who control the decision-making apparatus of government. They are typically defined as groups who have a long-standing historical connection to a particular territory and who have distinct cultural, linguistic, and social characteristics. While some indigenous groups may have political power in their respective states, this is not a defining characteristic of indigenous peoples.

Question 9

MNCs are increasingly setting up regional headquarters in Global South countries to take advantage of lower wages and high skills.

Accepted Answer

This statement is true. Multinational corporations (MNCs) are attracted to the Global South countries for their lower wages and increasingly high skilled labor force. This trend is also driven by the opportunities for growth and expanding markets in these regions. Many MNCs have established their regional headquarters in countries such as Singapore, Malaysia, and Brazil, to name a few.

Question 10

Since Europe began steps toward integration in the 1950s, several other regions have created intergovernmental organizations to pursue economic, political, and military goals.

Accepted Answer

Since the creation of the European Union in the 1950s, other regions such as ASEAN (Association of Southeast Asian Nations) and the African Union have also created intergovernmental organizations to pursue their own economic, political, and military goals.

Question 11

MNCs financial clout rivals or exceeds that of most countries.

Accepted Answer

Multinational corporations (MNCs) often have a large amount of financial resources at their disposal, allowing them to compete with or even surpass the economies of some countries in terms of monetary power.

Question 12

Nongovernmental organizations are uncommon and tend to be fairly uniform in their goals and membership.

Accepted Answer

Nongovernmental organizations (NGOs) vary greatly in their goals, membership, and structure, making them a diverse group of organizations. They can be focused on a wide range of issues, such as human rights, environmental protection, and humanitarian aid. Additionally, their membership can include individuals, community groups, and other organizations.

Question 13

The United Nations Security Council is made up of five permanent members and 10 nonpermanent members that serve two-year terms.

Accepted Answer

The statement is true.

Question 14

Religious groups are important nonstate actors on the global stage.

Accepted Answer

Religious groups have significant influence and impact on global politics, social issues, humanitarian relief efforts, and cultural developments. They often have vast networks and resources that transcend national borders and operate independently from government institutions. Examples of influential religious groups include the Catholic Church, Muslim Brotherhood, Evangelical Christian organizations, and Jewish rabbinical councils.

Question 15

In contrast to the unitary actor model, many states are actually composed of a variety of ethnic groups seeking a greater share of power within the state.

Accepted Answer

The unitary actor model assumes that the state is a single entity with a unified set of interests and values. However, in reality, many states are composed of multiple ethnic groups with differing interests and values, leading to internal power struggles for control of the state.

Question 16

Responsible sovereignty is a principle that requires states to cooperate across borders to protect global resources and address transnational threats.

Accepted Answer

Responsible sovereignty acknowledges that states should not only protect their own interests but also play a positive role in ensuring the well-being of the global community. This requires cooperation across borders to address common challenges such as climate change, terrorism, and cybersecurity.

Question 17

The United States has been eager to expand the permanent membership of the Security Council as long as the additional members are U.S. allies.

Accepted Answer

The United States has not officially advocated for expanding the permanent membership of the UN Security Council, and any expansion would require broad international consensus, not just the inclusion of U.S. allies.

Question 18

One of the purposes of the World Bank is to address poverty through the Poverty Reduction Strategy.

Accepted Answer

The World Bank's Poverty Reduction Strategy aims to address poverty and promote sustainable economic growth in developing countries.

Question 19

While realists often focus exclusively on the behavior of sovereign states, liberal and constructivist theorists are interested in the emergence of important and powerful nonstate actors in the global system.

Accepted Answer

Liberal and constructivist theorists believe that nonstate actors such as international organizations, multinational corporations, and non-governmental organizations play important roles in shaping global politics and have an impact on the behavior of sovereign states.

Question 20

Ethnicity is synonymous with race.

Accepted Answer

While ethnicity and race are related concepts, they are not synonymous. Race generally refers to physical characteristics, while ethnicity refers to cultural heritage and identity.

Quiz 6: Nonstate Actors and the Quest for Global Community