Lesson 4

Question 1

sovereignty

Answer 1

independence, when applied to a state; the ability for a state to manage its own affairs without direction from any other state

Question 2

unitary state

Answer 2

a country that is governed by a strong central authority

Question 3

federal state

Answer 3

a country made up of smaller units with some degree of governing independence and authority

Question 4

Global North

Answer 4

The regions and countries characterized by higher levels of industrial development, a higher standard of living and prosperity, and higher income. Most of the Global North is within the northern hemisphere of the world

Question 5

Global South

Answer 5

The regions and countries characterized by lower levels of industrial development, a lower standard of living and prosperity, and generally lower income characterized by a large level of income inequality. Most of the Global South is near the Equator and in the southern hemisphere of the world

Question 6

gross domestic product (GDP)

Answer 6

the calculation of the value of all goods and services produced in a country in a specific year

Question 7

gross national income (GNI)

Answer 7

the calculation of the value of all goods and services produced in a country in a specific year, plus all income produced internationally for companies based in the home country

Question 8

globalization

Answer 8

the interconnection of countries across the whole planet, which includes both economic and cultural aspects