MODULE 8 Flashcards
(13 cards)
What is the United Nations (UN)?
🔹 Answer: The United Nations (UN) is an international organization established in 1945 to address global issues, maintain international peace and security, and promote cooperation among nations.
. What are the main roles and functions of the UN?
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Preventing global conflicts
Fostering international cooperation
Maintaining peace and security (e.g., peacekeeping missions)
Promoting social and economic development
What is the function of the UN General Assembly?
🔹 Answer: It is one of the UN’s six principal organs where all 193 member states discuss and vote on international issues.
What role does the UN Security Council play?
🔹 Answer: The UN Security Council has the power to:
Impose sanctions
Authorize the use of force when international peace is threatened
How does the UN help countries affected by natural disasters?
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Answer: The UN provides financial and technical assistance, such as:
Funding infrastructure reconstruction
Supporting livelihood programs
Helping communities rebuild and sustain economic activities
What are some specialized agencies of the UN?
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Answer:
United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) – Works on poverty eradication
World Health Organization (WHO) – Focuses on global health issues
What is the World Bank, and what does it do?
🔹 Answer: The World Bank (IBRD) is an international financial institution that helps countries by:
Providing financial aid for development projects
Promoting foreign investment
Supporting economic growth
What is the International Criminal Court (ICC)?
🔹 Answer: The ICC is an international tribunal in The Hague, Netherlands, that prosecutes individuals for:
Genocide
Crimes against humanity
War crimes
Crimes of aggression
What is the World Trade Organization (WTO), and what are its functions?
🔹 Answer: The WTO regulates global trade to ensure it flows smoothly, predictably, and freely. Its six key functions include:
Setting and enforcing trade rules
Resolving trade disputes
Helping developing countries benefit from global trade
What is NAFTA, and what is its purpose?
🔹 Answer: The North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) is a trade agreement between Canada, the U.S., and Mexico aimed at:
Reducing trading costs
Increasing business investments
Boosting North American competitiveness
What is the International Monetary Fund (IMF)?
🔹 Answer: The IMF is an organization of 189 countries that helps maintain global financial stability by:
Fostering monetary cooperation
Securing financial stability
Facilitating international trade
What are the main functions of the World Health Organization (WHO)?
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Answer: The WHO works on:
Providing access to universal healthcare
Preventing infectious diseases
Promoting health research
Why is the global interstate system important?
🔹 Answer: The global interstate system is anarchic, meaning states must constantly protect their security. It allows countries to:
Stimulate economic progress and trade
Compare policy experiences
Solve common international problems
Coordinate domestic and international policies
