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Concept of State and Sovereignty Quiz

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What are the four elements that define a state?

People, territory, government, sovereignty (correct)

Laws, religion, population, resources

Language, currency, culture, military

Ruler, borders, economy, constitution

What is the definition of sovereignty?

The political system of a state

The shared history and culture of a nation

The right of a country to govern itself independently (correct)

A country's ability to engage in international trade

Which event in 1648 established the notion of the nation-state and sovereignty?

Treaty of Westphalia (correct)

Cold War

French Revolution

World War I

What does the text suggest about the power of the state with globalization?

It diminishes as other actors gain influence Signup and view all the answers

How does the text differentiate between nation and state?

Nation is about shared history and culture, whereas state focuses on borders Signup and view all the answers

Which term refers to a group of people who live in a specific place?

Permanent population Signup and view all the answers

What is the main difference between a state and a nation?

States are territorially bounded sovereign institutions, while nations are territories with shared history and culture. Signup and view all the answers

According to Beland (2008), what are the four major sources of collective insecurity placing greater demands on the state?

Spread of Global Disease, Terrorism, Threats to National Identity, Environmental Degradation Signup and view all the answers

Who coined the term 'United Nations Organization (UNO)'?

Franklin D. Roosevelt Signup and view all the answers

Where is the headquarters of the United Nations located?

New York City, USA Signup and view all the answers

What is the main function of the UN General Assembly?

To provide a platform for member states to express their views and reach consensus Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT one of the UNO general functions as mentioned in the text?

Healthcare Policies Signup and view all the answers