Name: _______________
Due Date: _________
SS.7.C.4.2: Recognize government and citizen participation in international organizations.
SS.7.C.4.2 Benchmark Clarification 1: Students will identify major international organizations in which government plays a
role.
World War II and the Holocaust brought more attention to issues and problems around the world. People paid more attention
to human rights (the rights that people have simply because they exist). Different organizations were created to help with
these issues and problems. Many governments all over the world created and participated in international organizations that
protected human rights and focused on economic issues. Below are some examples of major international organizations in
which many governments participate.
Name of
Organization
North American
Free Trade
Agreement
Short
Form
Name
NAFTA
North Atlantic
Treaty
Organization
NATO
United Nations
UN
World Trade
Organization
WTO
International
Court of Justice
(World Court)
No
short
form
name.
Symbol
Purpose
Allows free trade among the United States, Canada, and
Mexico and has helped with trade, created jobs, and
encouraged the economic growth of its members.
The governments of the United States, Mexico, and
Canada encourage trade among each other.
A group of 28 countries that have agreed to protect each
other in case of attack; they formed NATO to protect
themselves against the Soviet Union and its communist
allies.
It is a military and defense agreement among the
governments of member nations.
Created to keep peace around the world and develop
friendly relationship among nations.
193 nations (governments) are members of the United
Nations.
The WTO was created to promote trade and economic
growth by lowering taxes and removing limits on some
types of trade.
Countries may join and make agreements about trade
and taxes.
The World Court gives legal advice to the UN and deals
with international legal issues, such as a disagreement
about borders between countries.
Countries may become members by meeting the
requirements of the UN. Individuals may work or intern
with the World Court.
SS.7.C.4.2 Benchmark Clarification 2: Students will recognize that international organizations may be located in the
United States.
Some international organizations protect human rights (the rights of all people). Others focus on economic and trade
issues. While these organizations have members from countries around the world, some of these organizations are
located in the United States. One of these organizations is the United Nations, whose headquarters are in New York
City. The UN was founded after World War II to help keep peace and develop friendly relationships among countries.
193 nations (governments) are members of the United Nations. United Nations meetings take place in New York City at
different times throughout the year.
SS.7.C.4.2 Benchmark Clarification 3: Students will describe the ways that individual citizens and government can seek
participating in international organizations.
Name: _______________
Due Date: _________
Both individuals and governments can participate in international organizations. Below are some examples of how
people and governments can get involved.
SS.7.C.4.2 Benchmark Clarification 4: Students will examine the ways that government and individuals may support
international organizations.
Both individuals and governments can support international organizations. Below are some examples of how people and
governments can help.
Name of
Short Form Symbol
Purpose
Organization
Name
International
No short
The International Red Cross is an international
Red Cross/
form
humanitarian organization with approximately 97 million
Red Crescent name
volunteers, members and staff. It was founded to protect
human life and health, to promote respect for all human
beings, and to help people who suffer because of war or
natural disasters.
Individuals and governments support the International
Red Cross by donating money, educating people, and
volunteering.
NonNGO/INGO
NGOs/INGOs are private organizations that work
Governmental
independently from any government. They do a variety
Organizations
of things: help people who are suffering, help the poor,
(NGOs)
protect the environment, provide for basic needs like
International
food and water, or help communities to become better
Nonplaces to live. They do not allow government
Governmental
representatives to join their organizations. Individuals
Organizations
can work for NGOs/INGOs or give money to them.
(INGOs)
(Example symbol)
United
UN
The UN was created to keep peace worldwide and
Nations
develop friendly relationships among nations.
193 nations (governments) are members of the United
Nations. Countries may join the General Assembly.
Individuals can donate money to the UN, apply for
internships with the UN or work for them directly.
United
UNICEF
UNICEF is a United Nations program that
Nations
provides help and care to mothers and children in
Children’s
poor nations. They help with education, health,
Fund
food, and other issues.
Individuals can help UNICEF by donating money
and educating others about what UNICEF does.
International Also
The World Court gives legal advice to the UN and
Court of
known as
handles international legal issues, such as a
Justice
the World
disagreement about borders between countries.
Court
Countries can become members by meeting the
requirements of the UN. Individuals can work or
intern with the World Court.
Name: _______________
Due Date: _________
Quiz: For each question, circle the best answer.
Low Complexity Question
The U.S. government is a member of which
organization?
A. United Nations
B. European Union
C. World Wildlife Fund
D. International Red Cross
Moderate Complexity Question
The statement below is from Executive Order 10924,
President John F. Kennedy, March 1, 1961.
“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.”
Source: U.S. National Archives and Records
Administration
What opportunities does the executive order create for
citizens and the government?
A. to provide for the common defense
B. to establish domestic tranquility
C. to advance the common good
D. to administer justice
High Complexity Question
The graph below shows participation in international
organizations.
Source: Yearbook of International Organizations
What conclusion about international NGOs can be
drawn from the graph?
A. They have decreased community involvement.
B. They have increased democratic participation.
C. They have maintained world peace.
D. They have strengthened terrorism.
Hint: Identify the international organization of which
the U.S. government is a member.
Hint: Read the passage and predict how the executive
order, which created the Peace Corps, benefited
citizens and the government. Note that the four
options are excerpts from the Preamble to the U.S.
Constitution.
Hint: An NGO is a non-governmental organization made
up of individuals. NGOs typically are involved in
humanitarian work and solving political issues. Analyze
the data in the graph, and draw a conclusion based on
the data. The correct response should describe the
most likely effect of the increase in the number of
NGOs.