Which statement best describes globalization's impact on international norms and standards?

• A. It erodes all international law.
• B. It isolates countries from each other.
• C. It eliminates cultural exchange.
• D. It promotes supranational norms that guide behavior beyond borders.

Answer: (D)

Globalization increases interdependence and the spread of norms that cross national lines, leading to rules and standards that guide how states and other actors behave beyond their own borders. Supranational norms are those agreed upon by multiple countries and often backed by international bodies, so they shape policies and practices at the national level as well. That’s why the statement describing globalization as promoting supranational norms is the best fit—it reflects how shared rules in trade, human rights, environment, and other areas influence behavior globally.

The other ideas don’t fit because globalization does not erode international law, isolate countries, or halt cultural exchange. International law continues to evolve and expand; globalization tends to reinforce collaboration and standard-setting. And instead of reducing cultural exchange, globalization typically increases cross-border interaction and the sharing of ideas, goods, and cultures.