International Organizations

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This organization deals with the global rules of trade between nations. Its main function is to ensure that trade flows as smoothly, predictably and freely as possible.

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W.T.O.

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Defensive agreement between the U.S., Canada, and European nations

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N.A.T.O.

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This is the primary judicial branch of the United Nations. It is in the Netherlands and it settles legal disputes submitted to it by states and provides advisory opinions on legal questions and prosecutes war crimes.

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World Court

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An international organization that promotes peaceful co-existence and global cooperation. It was founded in 1945 and has 193 countries involved.

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U.N.

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What do we call organizations that do NOT have a government as members?

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Non-Governmental Organization

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What do we call an organization that DOES have governments as members?

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Inter-Governmental Organization

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Cases argued before this court focus on disputes between nations who agree to accept its decisions.

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World Court

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What is an agreement between two or more countries called?

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treaty

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What are the main goals of the United Nations?

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keep peace and improve lives and rights of the people

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What is an international body founded in 1995 to promote international trade and economic development by reducing taxes and other restrictions?

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World Trade Organization