U3 AOS 1

Question 1

nation

Answer 1

a group of people with common bonds based on culture, language and history.

Question 2

state

Answer 2

A central actor in global politics which possesses a permanent population, defined territory and recognised sovereignty. States are not necessarily homogenous

Question 3

sovereignty

Answer 3

the legitimacy or widely recognised ability to effectively control a territory with recognised borders. It provides states with the authority to represent their territorial entity within the international community

Question 4

power

Answer 4

the ability of one actor to influence the actions of another global actor. Power can be exercised in a range of types and forms.

Question 5

global governance

Answer 5

the institutions, rules, norms and legal arrangements that seek to facilitate cooperation and manage relations between states.

Question 6

globalisation

Answer 6

the acceleration and intensification of goods, services, labour and capital exchanges that promote global independence. these have been facilitated by rapid changes in communication and technology.

Question 7

multilateralism

Answer 7

a system of coordinating relations between three or more global actors in pursuit of particular objectives.

Question 8

security

Answer 8

traditionally it refers to the protection of a state’s borders from intruders and the maintenance of sovereignty, most commonly achieved through the use of military power. It has now evolved to include softer forms of security such as access to resources and the protection of the environment.

Question 9

regionalism

Answer 9

a political ideology that seeks to increase the political power, influence and self-determination of the people of one or more subnational regions. (3rd agenda issues) .

Question 10

Gross domestic product

Answer 10

the standard measure of the value added created through the production of goods and services in a country during a certain period.

Question 11

hegemon

Answer 11

a supreme leader

Question 12

secessionism

Answer 12

a group gaining control over territory within an existing state to form a new one. National groups within a state who see themselves with distinct culture from the rest of the population.

Question 13

aims of states

Answer 13

1. maintain soverginty
2. protect its population
3. maintain national interest

Question 14

roles of a state

Answer 14

1. security
2. justice and order
3. economic prosperity
4. representation

(REJS)

Question 15

Powers of a state

Answer 15

1. military
2. diplomatic
3. economic
4. cultural
5. political

Question 16

power is based on

Answer 16

1. size of military forces
2. size of economy
3. extent of diplomatic influence through alliances/relos with states
4. internal political stability
5. access to natural resources.

PEMDAN

Question 17

EU

Answer 17

European union - 28 member states

Question 18

NATO

Answer 18

North Atlantic Treaty Organisation - military alliance 29 members NA & E

Question 19

ASEAN

Answer 19

Association of southeast Asian nations - 10 member states including AUS. facilitates economic, political, and security and educational integration and communication

Question 20

AU

Answer 20

African Union - continental union with 55 member states

Question 21

gains - regional grouping s

Answer 21

1. economical (ie. reduced tariffs)
2. security
3. cultural similarities (movement, breakdown social/political differences)
4. collaborative benefit regional issues (3rd agenda issues)

Question 22

loses - regional groupings

Answer 22

challenges soverginty as there is a higher authority which is a supranational organisation

Question 23

contested borders occur 2 ways

Answer 23

1. Internally - groups seek independence & secessionist breakaway.
2. externally - states invade other states

Question 24

contested borders challenge soverignty

Answer 24

territorially, politically (claim to population) and economically (claim to resources).

Question 25

issues that require a multilateral approach

Answer 25

3rd agenda issues - sovereignty may be lost to comply with agreements.

Question 26

national interests

Answer 26

the national interests of a state pursued to ensure the survival and potential growth of that state. States implement policies and types of power to achieve their national interests and maintain state soverginty.

Question 27

unilateralism

Answer 27

Refers to the policy of a state acting alone in regards to upholding/defending their national interest, with little or no regard for the views or interests of other global actors

Question 28

bilateralism

Answer 28

Bilateralism is the conduct of political, economic, or cultural relations between two sovereign states

Question 29

diplomacy

Answer 29

Refers to the ability to conduct effective negotiations between states without arousing hostility. As a foreign policy instrument of a state, it may be utilised through formal diplomatic channels, such as an ambassador, through its conduct in intergovernmental organisations and from meetings and speeches made by leaders of states.

Question 30

treaty

Answer 30

An agreement between states that establishes an international law.

Question 31

economic soverginty

Answer 31

this dimension of sovereignty may, therefore, be described as the capacity of the. state to make decisions in relation to economic policy.

Question 32

propaganda

Answer 32

information, especially of a biased or misleading nature, used to promote a political cause or point of view.

Question 33

terrorism

Answer 33

the unlawful use of violence and intimidation, especially against civilians, in the pursuit of political aims.

Question 34

legitimacy

Answer 34

Political power that is broadly accepted by the population, usually based on its granting through democratic or transparent means.