Question

what is the biggest difference between international governmental organizations and nongovernmental organizations (ngos)?
governmental organizations are formally recognized.
governmental organizations cooperate with local governments.
ngos are formally recognized.
ngos cooperate with local governments.

Explanation:

To determine the biggest difference between international governmental organizations and NGOs, we analyze each option:

• Option 1: Governmental organizations (like UN) are formally recognized by sovereign states, while NGOs (like Red Cross) may not have the same formal state - based recognition.
• Option 2: Both can cooperate with local governments, so this is not a defining difference.
• Option 3: NGOs are not typically formally recognized in the same state - based way as governmental organizations, so this is incorrect.
• Option 4: Both can cooperate with local governments, so this is not a key difference.

Answer:

A. Governmental organizations are formally recognized.