chapter 10 humans societies and globalization
The Concert of Europe
enforced the decisions reached at the congress of Vienna
The Rio+20 conference met in 1992 to identify global policies that would guide the United Nations Conference on Sustainable Development.
false
The United Nations is an example of a nongovernmental organization.
false
The signing of the Atlantic Charter led directly to the creation of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization then, later, the United Nations.
false
What are nongovernmental organizations?
formal, nonprofit, voluntary organizations whose memberships are composed of individuals organized around specific issues or common concerns
The emergence of the modern state system led to the development of
international law
The International Court of Justice
is composed of 15 judges elected to serve for nine year terms
Which of the following is true about the League of Nations?
its success was limited by the lack of US participation
The __________ was a multinational pact that outlawed war as a means of conflict resolution.
kellog-briand pact
What is civil society?
nongovernmental organizations that are active in public life through the expression of their members' values and interests
Peacebuilding operations
often include the organization of elections, reorganization of police forces, and the provision of relief services
What term describes the theory and development of international law based on the practice of states and conduct of international relations as evidenced by custom or treaties?
positivism
The organ of the United Nations that administers its day-to-day business is the
secretariat
Which term describes international organizations that operate beyond the national boundaries of their member states?
supranational entities
Who is Hugo Grotius?
the father of international law
What is the primary activity of the United Nations General Assembly?
to supervise United Nations activities, including financial matters
As a result of the First Hague Peace Conference of 1899, a Permanent Court of Arbitration was established in order to find resolutions to conflicts between states.
true
Regional organizations are composed of nation-states based on their geographical proximity and common interests, such as the Organization of American States and the African Union.
true
Since ratification, the International Criminal Court has considered 21 cases in eight countries, including Uganda, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, and Sudan, among others.
true
Social and cultural borders may prevent groups from working together when protection of their identity clashes with the need for cooperation.
true
The Trusteeship Council was an organ of the United Nations established to administer trust territories to facilitate their transition to independence.
true
The United Nations was established in 1945. Its first secretary general was Trygve Lie of Norway.
true
Which of the following is an example of a nongovernmental organization engaged primarily in environmental activities?
world wildlife fund
