Global Politics General

What is a democracy?

• A system of government in which one person has total control
• A system of government in which a group of people is in control
• A system of government in which someone born into a royal family is in control
• A system of government in which people have power to elect a leader, there are houses of parliament and a written constitution

Power is

• The ability to effect change

• Diplomacy

• The growth of states to hegemony

• The way in which states interact

What is a state?

• Refers to groups of people claiming common bonds based on culture, language and history.

• An entity that possesses a permanent population, defined territory and recognised sovereignty.

• A region within a country, like Victoria or New South Wales in Australia

• Legitimate or widely recognised ability to exercise effective control of a territory within recognised borders.

What is a nation?

• Refers to groups of people claiming common bonds based on culture, language and history.

• An entity that possesses a permanent population, defined territory and recognised sovereignty.

• A country like Australia.

• A group of states with recognised history, like Europe.

Which of the following is an example of a nation, but not a state?

• France

• North Korea

• The Kurds

• Hong Kong

Which form of government is ruled by a religious leader?

• democracy

• oligarchy

• monarchy

• theocracy

Select the two types of government that are ruled by one person

• monarchy

• dictatorship

• oligarchy

• democracy

This characterises a state's independence, its ability to govern itself and control over its own territory.

• Interdependence

• Human Rights

• Development

• Sovereignty

This concept can be interpreted differently by various groups and is closely associated with the idea of fairness with each getting what they deserve.

• Power

• Globalization

• Development

• Justice

This concept relates to the idea where all people, or groups of people have the same intrinsic value. Closely linked to ideas of fairness and justice.

• Power

• Development

• Equality

• Human Rights