POWER, SOVEREIGNTY AND IR

What is a state in political terms?

• A group of people who share a common culture

• A political association with sovereign jurisdiction within defined territorial boundaries, a legal framework, and a government.

• An economic system controlled by private companies as government within a territory.

• A non-governmental organization.

Which of the following is NOT an element of a state according to the Montevideo Convention?

• Defined territory

• Permanent population

• Effective government

• Membership in the United Nations

What is a 'failed state'?

• A state with a strong economy but a weak military

• A state unable to operate as a viable political and economic unit

• A state without a permanent population

• A state that has been conquered by another country

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

• Germany

• Japan

• Somalia

• Canada

What is a 'welfare state'?

• A state that focuses on military power

• A state that provides social services such as education and healthcare to its citizens

• A state without government

• A state that relies completely on private companies

A broader term than government, it refers to the various ways in which social life is coordinated.

• Command

• Government-controlled economy

• Government based on barter systems

• Governance

What is the main purpose of a 'Competition State'?

• To provide social welfare to its citizens

• To ensure economic growth by obtaining competitive advantages in the global economy

• To abolish private enterprises

• To focus solely on military power

What is sovereignty?

• The ability of a state to control its economy

• The supreme authority of a State over its territory and population

• The power of a state to influence other states

• The ability of a state to join international organizations

What is 'internal sovereignty'?

• The authority of a state to make binding decisions for all citizens within its borders

• The capacity of a state to influence other states

• The power of a state to control its economy

• The authority of a state to join international organizations

What is 'external sovereignty'?

• The authority of a state to control its internal affairs

• The absolute authority of a state in international relations, free from higher authority

• The power of a state to control its economy

• The capacity of a state to join international organizations