Question

an international alliance involving many different countries serving a specific purpose is best defined as which of the following?
a. mandate
b. nongovernmental organization
c. ideology
d. intergovernmental organization

Explanation:

• A. Mandate: A mandate is an official order or commission to do something. It is not an international alliance of countries.
• B. Nongovernmental organization (NGO): NGOs are organizations that are not part of a government. They are usually formed by private citizens. While they can operate internationally, they are not alliances of countries.
• C. Ideology: An ideology is a system of ideas and ideals, especially one that forms the basis of economic or political theory and policy. It is not an international alliance.
• D. Intergovernmental organization (IGO): IGOs are organizations composed of sovereign states (countries). They are created by treaties and serve specific purposes. This matches the description of an international alliance involving many different countries serving a specific purpose.

Answer:

D. Intergovernmental organization