Quiz on International Relations

Which of the following is a criteria for being considered a state?

• Undefined boundaries

• Temporary population

• Sovereignty over domestic and international affairs

• Lack of recognition by other states

What is one impact of not being recognized as a state?

• Increased protection under international law

• Ability to participate in international politics

• Lack of treaty-making powers

• Higher level of trade opportunities

What is a trade-related impact of not being recognized as a state?

• Higher level of trade opportunities

• Lower level of trade opportunities

• No impact on trade opportunities

• Unlimited trade opportunities

What is a common feature of nation-states like Japan and Iceland?

• High levels of immigration

• Diverse cultural practices

• Homogeneous population

• Multiple official languages

What is a potential issue with nation-states regarding cultural diversity?

• Intolerance of 'otherness'

• Easier to make laws

• Higher degree of political stability

• Potentially higher level of nationalism

State that has freedom over its own affairs has 

• centrifugal forces
• nationalism
• sovereignty
• pluralism

Why do boundaries exist?

• To determine the reach of a government’s power (enforcing laws, taxation, etc.)

• To separate people who don’t/can’t get along

• For protection from outsiders

• All Answers are correct

A Natural Boundary is...

•  A boundary based on natural physical features that separate entities (rivers, mountains, deserts, etc.)

• A boundary that is a straight line that does not account for natural features.

•  A boundary drawn before a large population was present.

• A boundary drawn to accommodate religious, ethnic, linguistic, or economic differences.

Definitional Boundary Disputes are...

• Disputes that occur when parties disagree over how to interpret legal documents or maps that identify where a boundary is located.

• Disputes that occur when parties disagree about where a boundary should be located.

• Disputes that occur when parties disagree about how a boundary should function

• Disputes that occur when a boundary separates natural resources that may be useful to both parties

India & Pakistan is an example of ...

• Locational Dispute

• Definitional Dos[ite

• Operational Dispute

• Allocational Dispute