Chapter 8 - Interdependence Flashcards
Name some examples of interdependence near you
School community
Local community
Name some voluntary groups working in Ireland
Age action Ireland
SVP
Simon Community
Name some voluntary groups working outside of Ireland
Niall Mellon Township Trust
Chernobyl Children’s Project
Name two organisations that promote interdependence in europe
EU
The Council of Europe
How many member states does the European union have?
28
Where is the European Union based?
Brussels and Strasbourg
What are the five institutions of the EU?
The European Commission The European Parliament The Council of the European Union The European Court of Justice The European Court of Auditors
How has EU membership helped Ireland?
Providing money
- to build roads, ports, airports
- for education and training
- for Irish agriculture
What is the Council of Europe?
Fronded after ww2 to help create long lasting peace
Separate from EU
What are TNCs?
What are they also known as?
Trans national corporations
Multinational corporations
What is a multinational corporation?
Operate in 2 or more countries
Give examples of TNCs
Mcdonalds
Coca Cola
Nike
Why do TNCs pay unfair prices to farmers?
What more profit
What is Fair Trade?
When companies pay a fair price to producers and workers in developing countries for their goods
When was the United Nations founded?
1945
How many member states does the untitled nations have?
Almost 200
What are the aims of the UN?
Keep peace
Help countries develop friendship
Help solve international problems
Help people understand human rights
What are the 6 units of the UN?
General Assembly Security Council Economic and Social Council Trusteeship Council Secretariat International Court of Justice
