International organizations quiz

Which international agreement involved the United States, Canada, and Mexico?

• North American Free Trade Agreement

• North American Fair Transit Agreement

• North American Free Travel Agreement

• North American Fair Travel Agreement

The statement below is from a document adopted by an international organization.

Whereas recognition of the inherent dignity and of the equal and inalienable rights of all members of the human family is the foundation of freedom, justice and peace in the world,…

Whereas a common understanding of these rights and freedoms is of the greatest importance for the full realization of this pledge,

Now, Therefore THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY proclaims …that every individual and every organ of society … shall strive by teaching and education to promote respect for these rights…

Which international organization can governments participate in to support this organization’s goals?

• International Court of Justice

• World Trade Organization

• International Red Cross

• United Nations

The statement below is from Executive Order 10924, President John F. Kennedy, March 1, 1961.

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...The Peace Corps shall be responsible for the training and service abroad of men and women of the United States in new programs of assistance to nations and areas of the world, and in conjunction with…other international organizations...

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Source: U.S. National Archives and Records Administration

What opportunities does the executive order create for citizens and the government?

• to provide for the common defense

• to establish domestic tranquility

• to advance the common good

• to administer justice

Which is an example of a way that a citizen can seek participation in an international organization?

• email about internship opportunities at the International Red Cross

• “like” the Facebook page of the World Trade Organization

• request a trial before the World Court

• ask to join the United Nations

The U.S. government is a member of which organization? Identify the international organization of which the

U.S. government is a member.

• United Nations

• European Union

• World Wildlife Fund

• International Red Cross