4/24 Flashcards: Supranational Organizations

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Likely consequence of the creation of NAFTA?

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US electronics manufacturers moving factories to Mexico

Answer explanation

The creation of NAFTA likely led US electronics manufacturers to move factories to Mexico to take advantage of lower labor costs, enhancing competitiveness and efficiency in production.

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Which organization has the most diverse group of member nations? Options: NATO, ASEAN, UN, OPEC

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UN

Answer explanation

The UN (United Nations) has the most diverse group of member nations, with 193 countries representing various cultures, languages, and political systems, making it the most inclusive international organization compared to NATO, ASEAN, and OPEC.

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Which area has the most member states in OPEC? Options: Africa, Latin America, Middle East, North Africa

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Middle East

Answer explanation

The Middle East has the most member states in OPEC, including major oil producers like Saudi Arabia, Iraq, and Iran, which are key players in the organization. Other regions have fewer member states.

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Which pairs of supranational organizations are most similar? Options: OPEC and ASEAN, UN and EU, EU and ASEAN, NAFTA and NATO

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EU and ASEAN

Answer explanation

The EU and ASEAN are both regional organizations that promote economic cooperation and political dialogue among member states, making them more similar in structure and purpose compared to the other pairs listed.

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Which of the following supranational organizations were created after WWII? OPEC and EU, NATO and UN, ASEAN and EU, NAFTA and OPEC

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NATO and UN

Answer explanation

NATO (North Atlantic Treaty Organization) and the UN (United Nations) were both established after WWII in 1949 and 1945, respectively, to promote peace and security, making this the correct choice.

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Identify the incorrect match of a cause of supranationalism with an example: environmental issues - UN, military alliances - NATO, economies of scale - EU, trade agreements - NATO.

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trade agreements - NATO

Answer explanation

The correct choice is 'trade agreements - NATO' because NATO is primarily a military alliance, not focused on trade agreements, which are more relevant to organizations like the EU.

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In 2002, the Organization of African Unity was replaced by this economic organization:

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the African Union.

Answer explanation

In 2002, the Organization of African Unity was replaced by the African Union, which aimed to promote unity and cooperation among African states, making it the correct choice among the options provided.

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Which of the following is not a member of the United Nations? Denmark, Switzerland, China, Taiwan

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Taiwan

Answer explanation

Taiwan is not a member of the United Nations due to its unique political status and the One-China policy, which recognizes the People's Republic of China as the sole representative of China in the UN.

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The European Union has:

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promoted economic growth in Western Europe.

Answer explanation

The European Union has primarily promoted economic growth in Western Europe through initiatives like the Single Market and funding programs, which have enhanced trade and investment, rather than directly protecting against invasions or closing military bases.

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States cooperate with each other for what kind of reasons?

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all of the above

Answer explanation

States cooperate for political, military, and economic reasons, as these factors are interconnected and essential for maintaining stability and growth. Therefore, the correct answer is 'all of the above'.