Paper 3 Topic 6 Revision

Which of the following is a characteristic of democratic states?

• Civil liberties and rights

• Lack of political liberty

• Ruled by a single person

• Unpredictable decision-making

What is a consequence of democratic states according to the liberal view?

• They are unpredictable in decision-making

• They tend to flout international law

• They promote complex interdependence

• They are ruled by a single person

Which country is an example of a semi-democratic state?

• Russia under Putin

• Libya under Gaddafi

• China under the Communist Party

• North Korea under Kim Jong-un

What is a characteristic of non-democratic states?

• Combination of democratic and authoritarian elements

• Lack almost all the key features of a liberal democracy

• Healthy civil society

• Free, fair, and regular elections

Which of the following is a consequence of autocratic states?

• They promote global stability

• They are unpredictable in decision-making

• They establish institutions of global governance

• They seek to form trade links

What is a characteristic of a failed state?

• Aggressive foreign policy

• Support for terrorism

• Lack of internal sovereignty

• Creation of nuclear weapons

Which of the following is an example of a failed state?

• North Korea

• Iran

• South Sudan

• Syria

What is a consequence of failed states?

• Regional stability

• Triggering refugee crises

• Economic growth

• Increased global security

What is a characteristic of rogue states?

• Lack of basic infrastructure

• Support for terrorism

• Deep ethnic divisions

• Triggering humanitarian intervention

What do realists believe about the nature of the state?

• It spreads peace and stability

• It has no significant impact on global order

• It is crucial for global governance

• It promotes international cooperation