Political & Economic Change in Development
How might the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) resolutions influence a member nation’s military policy?
Decrease in overall military spending due to peacekeeping responsibilities.
Complete cessation of the military exercises with non-UNSC countries.
Total dismantling of the nation’s nuclear arsenal.
Adoption of international sanctions or military interventions mandated by the resolution.
Which electoral system tends to result in a higher number of effective political parties?
First-past-the-post
Proportional representation
Single-member district plurality
Majority runoff system
What is an expected effect on national environmental policies when a country ratifies an international environmental agreement like the Paris Agreement?
Mandatory adoption of another signatory nation's specific environmental laws.
Development and enhancement of sustainable energy initiatives.
An increase in reliance on fossil fuels due to shared technology agreements.
A cessation of domestic environmental legislation efforts due to compliance costs.
Considering complex interdependence theory how might non-governmental actors influence international negotiations on climate change without formal authority?
Governments delegating specific responsibilities related to environmental policy-making to NGOs based on trust and past collaborations.
Processes like lobbying, advocacy campaigns, or public opinion shaping enhance NGO influence during treaty formations.
Trending economic sanctions against countries failing to meet environmental standards.
Non-governmental agents facilitate consensus formation, providing expertise and technical assistance.
What role have transnational advocacy networks (TANs) played in influencing economic sanctions made by international organizations against rogue states?
TANs have been influential by providing information that frames situations necessitating sanctions and mobilizing public opinion internationally towards support for sanctions measures.
Their involvement is largely symbolic since TANs do not possess enforcement capabilities themselves nor significant input into sanction decisions.
They usually oppose any form of sanctions, preferring diplomatic solutions exclusively, thus rarely affect sanction policies.
TAN's focus on local issues means they do not engage with international organizations when it comes to economic sanctions.
What is the main function of the World Trade Organization (WTO)?
Maintaining international peace and security
Regulating international trade
Providing emergency humanitarian aid to countries in need
Promoting economic development through loans and grants
Which international organization is primarily responsible for facilitating global trade and resolving trade disputes among member countries?
United Nations Development Programme (UNDP)
World Trade Organization (WTO)
International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA)
International Criminal Court (ICC)

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Which institution provides financial assistance to countries facing balance of payment problems?
International Monetary Fund (IMF)
World Bank Group (WBG)
Asian Development Bank (ADB)
European Central Bank (ECB)
What is the main purpose of Supranational Organizations?
Promote international security and human rights
Establish coordination and harmony between nations
Reduce tariffs to increase trade between member states
Strengthen domestic industries in member nations
How does the European Union's use of supranational institutions like the European Central Bank (ECB) affect its member states' ability to respond individually to economic crises?
It provides uniform military support to ensure stability during economic downturns within member states.
It allows states full autonomy in adjusting their own currency values to respond to local economic conditions.
It limits individual state monetary policies by centralizing control over eurozone interest rates and inflation targets.
It enhances individual state fiscal policies by providing tailored economic strategies for each country.