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?

<p>It diminishes as other actors gain influence (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How does the text differentiate between nation and state?

<p>Nation is about shared history and culture, whereas state focuses on borders (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Permanent population (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>States are territorially bounded sovereign institutions, while nations are territories with shared history and culture. (C)</p> 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?

<p>Spread of Global Disease, Terrorism, Threats to National Identity, Environmental Degradation (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Franklin D. Roosevelt (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Where is the headquarters of the United Nations located?

<p>New York City, USA (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main function of the UN General Assembly?

<p>To provide a platform for member states to express their views and reach consensus (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Healthcare Policies (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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