4.2 International Organizations

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

• Ask to join the United Nations

• 1. Email about internship opportunities at the International Red Cross

• 1. “Like” the Facebook page of the World Trade Organization

• 2. Request a trial before the World Court

What is the purpose of the organizations listed in the chart above?

• (U.N.) United Nations 1945

• (UNICEF) United Nations Children’s Fund 1946

(WTO) World Trade Organization1995

• International cooperation

  
  

• Military isolation

• Collective security

• Defensive alliances

What conclusion about international NGOs (non-governmental organizations) can be drawn from the graph?

• 1. They have strengthened terrorism.

• 1. They have decreased community involvement.

• 1. They have increased democratic participation.

• 1. They have maintained world peace.

Which of the following allow citizens to voluntarily perform a variety of services and humanitarian functions?

• Citizens International

• 1. Intergovernmental organization

• 1. Non Governmental organization

• 1. Upright Citizens Brigade

Which action illustrates citizen participation in an international organization?

• Samantha teaches others about the history of the United Nations (UN).

• Jada volunteers to help raise funds for the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF)

• Ethan writes a report on the origins of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO)

• David reads the annual report published by the World Trade Organization (WTO)