Government and Citizens in a Globally Interconnected World

According to Manfred Steger, what is globalization commonly equated with?

• The rising momentum of global free market capitalism

• The diminishing role of states

• The fight against injustices and inequalities

• The formation of the European Union

When was the idea of creating the European Union finalized?

• Before World War II

• During World War II

• After World War II

• In the 1960s

Which countries were the six founding members of the European Union?

• Belgium, France, Germany, Italy, Luxembourg, and the Netherlands

• United States, United Kingdom, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, and India

• China, Russia, Brazil, India, and South Africa

• Japan, South Korea, Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand, and Indonesia

What was the main aim of the European Union?

• To promote economic growth and distribute goods to its members

• To stop wars and cultivate peace between its boundaries

• To fight poverty and environmental problems

• To establish a global free market capitalism

What is the current number of member states in the United Nations?

• 100

• 150

• 193

• 250

When was the United Nations formed?

• During World War I

• During World War II

• After World War II

• In the 1960s

What is the purpose of the United Nations?

• To impose free-market principles on states

• To maintain peace and prosperity among countries

• To promote transnational activism

• To fight against injustices and inequalities

According to Morris (2001), what advantage do digital citizens have?

• The capability to seek information and evaluate credible sources

• The ability to communicate with transnational activists

• The opportunity to join the European Union

• The privilege to access cyberspace

What is the result of globalization in terms of transnational activism?

• A decrease in transnational activism

• No impact on transnational activism

• An increase in transnational activism

• A shift towards national activism

What is the main focus of transnational activism?

• Promoting economic growth

• Fighting against poverty

• Maintaining peace and prosperity

• Bringing about change through global connections