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UNIVERSITI TEKNOLOGI MARA FINAL EXAMINATION

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CONTEMPORARY GLOBAL AND LEGAL ISSUES MTC088 OCTOBER 2006 2 HOURS

INSTRUCTIONS TO CANDIDATES 1. 2. 3. 4. This question paper consists of SIX (6) questions. Answer THREE (3) questions only. All answers are to be written in the Answer Booklet. Start each answer on a new page. Do not bring any material into the examination room unless permission is given by the invigilator. Please check to make sure that this examination pack consists of: i) the Question Paper ii) an Answer Booklet - provided by the Faculty

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DO NOT TURN THIS PAGE UNTIL YOU ARE TOLD TO DO SO

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There are demands to change the United Nations structure in relation to the Security Council by eliminating the veto power. Discuss why the veto power plays a major role in deciding the actions of the Security Council and why it is said that there is an urgent need to change the veto system. (20 marks) QUESTION 2 Terrorism is a method used to terrorise a nation. State the meaning, methods, reasons and the possible solutions to this global issue. (20 marks)

QUESTION 3 Climate change and global warming have become major concerns to all nations in the world. Explain the impact of climate change and global warming and consider how this global issue may be resolved. (20 marks) QUESTION 4 Violence by armed groups and increasing violations by governments of human rights and international humanitarian law has increased in the last 50 years. Discuss this statement by highlighting some actual examples of such violations. (20 marks) QUESTION 5 Health-care cost around the world is increasing by the day. Discuss the reasons for the increase and the ways we can ensure that medical treatment is available for every human being. (20 marks) QUESTION 6 Describe the objectives and functions of any TWO (2) of the following organisations: a) European Union (EU) (10 marks)
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b)

Organisation of Islamic Countries (OIC) (10 marks)

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International Court of Justice (ICJ) (10 marks)

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United Nations (UN) (10 marks)

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