Question 1

Within the UN, the council that focuses on social development, the status of women, crime prevention, drug trafficking, and environmental protection is known as

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A) the General Assembly. 
B) the Trusteeship Council. 
C) the Economic and Social Council. 
D) the Council on Social Development. 
A) the General Assembly. 
B) the Trusteeship Council. 
C) the Economic and Social Council. 
D) the Council on Social Development. C

Question 2

One permanent member of the UN Security Council can stop any proposal from going forward.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 3

Critics of the World Bank argue

Accepted Answer

A) it provides loans to countries that do not need them. 
B) it enriches elites at the expense of the poor. 
C) the U.S. does not have sufficient control over its decisions. 
D) all of these. 
A) it provides loans to countries that do not need them. 
B) it enriches elites at the expense of the poor. 
C) the U.S. does not have sufficient control over its decisions. 
D) all of these. B

Question 4

UN headquarters and five of its units are located in

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A) Washington, DC. 
B) New York City. 
C) The Hague, Netherlands. 
D) Paris, France. 
A) Washington, DC. 
B) New York City. 
C) The Hague, Netherlands. 
D) Paris, France.

Question 5

The General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade (GATT) provided for establishment of

Accepted Answer

A) the World Bank. 
B) the International Monetary Fund. 
C) the International Workers' Union. 
D) the World Trade Organization. 
A) the World Bank. 
B) the International Monetary Fund. 
C) the International Workers' Union. 
D) the World Trade Organization.

Question 6

Discuss the impact of globalization on the world's poor.

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Possible answer: Some argue that globali

Question 7

Structural Adjustment Programs (SAPs) are

Accepted Answer

A) conditions imposed on nations that receive loans from the World Trade Organization. 
B) requirements that the UN imposes to improve human rights in developing countries. 
C) conditions imposed on nations that receive loans from the World Bank. 
D) usually designed to strengthen the safety net in developing nations. 
A) conditions imposed on nations that receive loans from the World Trade Organization. 
B) requirements that the UN imposes to improve human rights in developing countries. 
C) conditions imposed on nations that receive loans from the World Bank. 
D) usually designed to strengthen the safety net in developing nations.

Question 8

The UN sanctions imposed on member nations are a powerful tool for maintaining peace.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

The term "globalization" means

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A) capital can be invested across national borders. 
B) information flows across national borders. 
C) workers move from country to country. 
D) all of these. 
A) capital can be invested across national borders. 
B) information flows across national borders. 
C) workers move from country to country. 
D) all of these.

Question 10

The European Union

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A) has become a significant global player. 
B) includes 27 member nations. 
C) may act as a counterbalance to the political power of the United States. 
D) all of these. 
A) has become a significant global player. 
B) includes 27 member nations. 
C) may act as a counterbalance to the political power of the United States. 
D) all of these.

Question 11

Explain the roles and functions of social policy and the free in postindustrial socialism.

Accepted Answer

Social policy is more importan

Question 12

The main function of the Security Council is

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A) arbitrating disputes between member nations. 
B) regulating loans made by the World Bank. 
C) maintaining peace and security. 
D) administration of all UN work. 
A) arbitrating disputes between member nations. 
B) regulating loans made by the World Bank. 
C) maintaining peace and security. 
D) administration of all UN work.

Question 13

The main function of the World Trade Organization is to reduce inequality.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Discuss the view that the "compassionate conservatism" of the George W. Bush administration sounds like early 20th century Progressivism.

Accepted Answer

Students should discuss the changes in e

Question 15

The role of social policy in _________________is facilitating individual contributions to economic productivity.

Accepted Answer

A) postindustrial socialism 
B) democracy 
C) welfare capitalism 
D) Marxism 
A) postindustrial socialism 
B) democracy 
C) welfare capitalism 
D) Marxism

Question 16

The International Monetary Fund provides loans to developing nations through the World Trade Organization.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

The permanent members of the UN Security Council are

Accepted Answer

A) China, the Russian Federation, France, the United Kingdom, and the U.S. 
B) France, the United Kingdom, Germany, and the U.S. 
C) the Russian Federation, China, Japan, France, and the U.S. 
D) all members of the World Bank. 
A) China, the Russian Federation, France, the United Kingdom, and the U.S. 
B) France, the United Kingdom, Germany, and the U.S. 
C) the Russian Federation, China, Japan, France, and the U.S. 
D) all members of the World Bank.

Question 18

Gorz argued that the number of hours worked should be reduced in order to

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A) provide a more equitable distribution of the opportunity to contribute through work. 
B) allow workers more leisure time to spend with their families. 
C) enable labor unions to negotiate for better wages. 
D) do all of these. 
A) provide a more equitable distribution of the opportunity to contribute through work. 
B) allow workers more leisure time to spend with their families. 
C) enable labor unions to negotiate for better wages. 
D) do all of these.

Question 19

The United Nations was founded after WWI to maintain world peace.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

According to Gilbert and Gilbert, the welfare state in the US has been transformed into the enabling state.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Within the UN, the council that focuses on social development, the status of women, crime prevention, drug trafficking, and environmental protection is known as

One permanent member of the UN Security Council can stop any proposal from going forward.

Critics of the World Bank argue

UN headquarters and five of its units are located in

The General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade (GATT) provided for establishment of

Discuss the impact of globalization on the world's poor.

Structural Adjustment Programs (SAPs) are

The UN sanctions imposed on member nations are a powerful tool for maintaining peace.

The term "globalization" means

The European Union

Explain the roles and functions of social policy and the free in postindustrial socialism.

The main function of the Security Council is

The main function of the World Trade Organization is to reduce inequality.

Discuss the view that the "compassionate conservatism" of the George W. Bush administration sounds like early 20th century Progressivism.

The role of social policy in _________________is facilitating individual contributions to economic productivity.

The International Monetary Fund provides loans to developing nations through the World Trade Organization.

The permanent members of the UN Security Council are

Gorz argued that the number of hours worked should be reduced in order to

The United Nations was founded after WWI to maintain world peace.

According to Gilbert and Gilbert, the welfare state in the US has been transformed into the enabling state.

Social Justice and Social Workers

The Governments Role

Policy Analysis and Policy Practice

The Social Security Act

Poverty and Inequality

Health

Mental Illness

Disability

Crime and Criminal Justice

People of Color

Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, and Trans Individuals

Children

Women

Older Adults

Working Americans

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Exam 16: Conclusion

Within the UN, the council that focuses on social development, the status of women, crime prevention, drug trafficking, and environmental protection is known as

One permanent member of the UN Security Council can stop any proposal from going forward.

Critics of the World Bank argue

UN headquarters and five of its units are located in

The General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade (GATT) provided for establishment of

Discuss the impact of globalization on the world's poor.

Structural Adjustment Programs (SAPs) are

The UN sanctions imposed on member nations are a powerful tool for maintaining peace.

The term "globalization" means

The European Union

Explain the roles and functions of social policy and the free in postindustrial socialism.

The main function of the Security Council is

The main function of the World Trade Organization is to reduce inequality.

Discuss the view that the "compassionate conservatism" of the George W. Bush administration sounds like early 20th century Progressivism.

The role of social policy in _________________is facilitating individual contributions to economic productivity.

The International Monetary Fund provides loans to developing nations through the World Trade Organization.

The permanent members of the UN Security Council are

Gorz argued that the number of hours worked should be reduced in order to

The United Nations was founded after WWI to maintain world peace.

According to Gilbert and Gilbert, the welfare state in the US has been transformed into the enabling state.

Social Justice and Social Workers

The Governments Role

Policy Analysis and Policy Practice

The Social Security Act

Poverty and Inequality

Health

Mental Illness

Disability

Crime and Criminal Justice

People of Color

Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, and Trans Individuals

Children

Women

Older Adults

Working Americans

Filters