GPN 81 Civil Society

Which of the following organizations is NOT typically considered part of civil society?

• Greenpeace

• Amnesty International

• IMF

• Red Crescent

Fill in the blank: Civil society groups are independent of _______ and self-regulating.

• Governments

• Corporations

• Schools

• Media

What role do civil societies play in policy direction?

• They enforce laws

• They decide priorities

• They govern nations

• They create laws.

Grass roots civil society groups aim to magnify the voice of _______ individuals and groups.

• Wealthy

• Local

• Foreign

• Governmental

Which of the following is a key characteristic of civil society groups?

• A) Government-controlled

• B) Profit-driven

• C) Non-profit

• D) Military-based

Name for individuals or groups who are affected by an issue

(a)  

Which of the following is NOT a function of civil societies?

• Enforcing laws

• Magnifying voices

• Holding governments accountable

• Providing funds for development

Which of these are a civil society group?

• Medicin Sans Frontiers

• UNCHR

• Lawrence Wong

• IPCC

What is the name for stakeholders who have decision-making power?

(a)  

What is the name for small-amount, low-interest loan schemes sometimes run by TNCs as corporate responsibility schemes?

(a)