Nationalsim

Question 1

What is a nation?

Answer 1

A group of people who identify themselves as a cohesive unit based on shared values in society.

Question 2

Does a nation have to be a whole country? name an example.

Answer 2

NO. Scotland counts as a nation despite being part of the UK

Question 3

What type of nationalism do nations without a state (like Scotland) usually have?

Answer 3

A form of minority nationalism

Question 4

What usually happens in minority nationalism (like in Scotland)?

Answer 4

The nation seeks self-determination from the host-state (UK) so they can improve the econ, social and political condition of its people.
(*Scottish independence)

Question 5

Name an example of a minority nation that doesn’t have sovereignty?

Answer 5

Scotland,

They have control over health etc. but do not hold sovereignty. Their devolved powers can also be taken away from with a simple majority in the usually large ,majority govt in HoC

Question 6

Name an example of a minority nation which has sovereignty.

Answer 6

Quebec, Canada 🇨🇦,

In federal countries like Canada, they are given a degree of sovereignty. It is classed as a nation due to its French language, culture and traditions whilst also being a member of Canada

Question 7

What 5 things can the cohesiveness of a nation be based on?

Answer 7

Language
Religion
Ancestry
History
Race

Question 8

Name an example of a nation that lacks distinct territory.

Answer 8

Kurds and Palestinians meet reqs of a nation but do not have their own territory.

Question 9

When was the Scottish parl. and govt created?

Answer 9

1999

Question 10

What do the SNP argue in relation to devolution?

Answer 10

They argue that Scotland can only achieve its true potential outside of the UK.

Question 11

What is self-determination?

Answer 11

The idea that the nation should have the right to govern itself and there is no other way to achieve the outcomes that are in the interest of the nation.

Question 12

What is the most desirable goal for minority-nationalists?

Answer 12

Statehood, being an independent nation-state.

Question 13

Name an example of desire for self determination in a nation without territory.

Answer 13

the Kurds, they have no territory of their own. this desire has led some to take arms against their host-states as they feel as though they illegally and unfairly occupy their territory.

Question 14

Name an example of a desire for self-determination in a country occupied/under coercive control.

Answer 14

Taiwan, as despite being de facto independent since 1950, sovereignty is lost to China, who wants it reunified with the mainland.

Question 15

Name and example of a desire for self-determination in a nation seeking independence by democratic means.

Answer 15

Scotland, they are seeking independence through secession-the severing of the territory from the host-state (UK).
They seek a mandate for this Implying that the route to statehood is through negotiation (devolution has happened gradually there)

Question 16

What recognised the right to self-determination after WW2?

Answer 16

International law.

Question 17

Was is a Jus Cogens rule?

Answer 17

A law that all states recognise as binding.

Question 18

Does Jus Cogens rulegive automatic right to statehood?

Answer 18

NO.

Question 19

Why doesn’t jus cogens rule give automatic right to statehood?

Answer 19

Because they need to prove that they have majority national support.

Question 20

Is devolution the same as self-determination?

Answer 20

NO.

Question 21

What is a nation-state?

Answer 21

A nation that controls its own political and economic system within a defined territory.

Question 22

What do territorial borders enable?

Answer 22

Attachment to the nation

Question 23

What can national symbols like a flag lead to?

Answer 23

A sense of individuality which does not extend beyond the border

Question 24

Name an example of a supra-national organisation.

Answer 24

The European Union.

Question 25

Name an example which supports the idea that supra-national organisations can gradually decline a nation-state.

Answer 25

When Britain left the EU, the place of the nation has been reasserted in the international order, they have become more defined. Election of populist leaders like trump.

Question 26

Name an example of when supra-nationalism has caused tension.

Answer 26

It has caused tension within the Scottish Independence movement as the SNP want to join Europe but leave the UK.

Question 27

Why can nation states not be ‘fully independent’ in the modern world?

Answer 27

Globalisation and the prevalence of international institutions like the World Bank and the International Monetary Fund.

Question 28

What is culturalism?

Answer 28

The idea that nationalism is based on shared cultural society values which are grounded in emotional ties.

Question 29

What is an example of culture in a nation?

Answer 29

Scotland have haggis, kilts and bagpipes.

Question 30

What key idea of liberal nationalism can cultural nationalism strengthen?

Answer 30

Self-determination.

Question 31

What level do cultural traditions in England tend to exist at?

Answer 31

Regional and/or local levels.

Question 32

What is one explanation for the way Scot, wales and ni have been devolved?

Answer 32

The lack of strong cultural traditions identifying them.

Question 33

True or False: Cultural nationalism does not require a single ethnicity or racial profile.

Answer 33

TRUE

Question 34

How is cultural nationalism more inclusive than ethnic nationalism?

Answer 34

It welcomes ‘outsiders’ to participate in the traditions.

Question 35

How is cultural nationalism different from civic nationalism?

Answer 35

Cultural traditions can be recognised, revered and celebrated away from the nation and its territory. E,g. Scottish culture of haggis etc does not stay within Scottish territory.

Question 36

What is one very defining feature of a nation state?

Answer 36

Territorial borders.

Question 37

What is racialism?

Answer 37

The belief that humans can be segregated into distinct groups who have unique genetic characteristics.

Question 38

What are the policies of a racial nationalist state designed to do?

Answer 38

Protect and advance the interests of the majority race.

Question 39

The majority race may advocate segregation or policies which assert…

Answer 39

…racial supremacy.

Question 40

What was the ‘master race’ in Nazi Germany?

Answer 40

Aryan race (blonde hair blue eyes).

Question 41

What was the closest form of racialism in Britain?

Answer 41

The British National Party, it was hostile towards races which were not white and did yield some electoral success in the 2000’s

Question 42

What is internationalism?

Answer 42

The idea that the world should unite across boundaries to advance their common interests in society.

Question 43

Name and organisation which supports internationalism?

Answer 43

The European Union.

Question 44

What does internationalism stress?

Answer 44

It stressed that national interests can be better achieved through international cooperation and/or integration.

Question 45

What are the 2 types of Internationalism?

Answer 45

Supranationalism Intergovernmental Relations

Question 46

What is supranationalism?

Answer 46

A form of internationalism where power and sovereignty is given to an international organisation to use as it sees fit, e.g. EU

Question 47

What are Intergovernmental Relations?

Answer 47

A form on internationalism where individual governments work together to achieve common objectives, no power is given and unanimity is usually req, e.g. UN

Question 48

What institution pools sovereignty in continental Europe?

Answer 48

EU

Question 49

What is civic nationalism?

Answer 49

The idea that a nation is comprised of those who subscribe to its values regardless of factors like ethnicity or religion.

Question 50

How do citizens of a civic nationalist society form a coherent political community?

Answer 50

Through their common values.

Question 51

What national day is celebrated in USA?

Answer 51

Independence Day.

Question 52

Who can become a member of a civic nation?

Answer 52

Anyone who commits to the nation values.

Question 53

Name an example of how Britain is civic in character?

Answer 53

They allow immigrants to become citizens by living in the country for a prescribed period.

Question 54

What are citizens taught in a civic nation?

Answer 54

To embrace, respect and encourage diversity and difference.

Question 55

What do British schools have a legal duty to promote?

Answer 55

Fundamental British Values

Question 56

What is needed to be accepted in ethnic nationalism?

Answer 56

A common ethnic ancestry.

Question 57

Is ethnic nationalism inclusive or exclusive?

Answer 57

Exclusive.

Question 58

Is civic nationalism inclusive or exclusive?

Answer 58

Inclusive

Question 59

Name an example of conflict regarding ethnic nationalism?

Answer 59

The war within former Yugoslavia as Serbs, Croats, Bosnians and Kosovans fought over independence and territory.

Question 60

Name an example of ethnic peoples which still lack their own nation state (country).

Answer 60

Ethnic Kurds often talk about Kurdistan, which is territory occupied by ethnic Kurds within the nation-states of Iran Syria Turkey and Iraq.

Question 61

What has challenged the common values in civic nations recently?

Answer 61

Multiculturalism.

Question 62

Where are civic nations most common?

Answer 62

In western countries like UK and USA.