International Relations Concepts Quiz

Supreme authority and power of a state within its territory; independence from external control.

A state is a political entity with a defined territory and government, while a nation is a group of people sharing a common identity, culture, and history not always confined to a single state.

Absence of a world government in international relations; states operate in a self-help system.

Diplomacy is the practice of negotiating between states; success is achieved through cooperation, while failure often stems from conflicting interests.

IGOs are groups of states with limited power over member states, whereas supranational organizations have powers over members.

Rules governing relations between states, aiming for order and cooperation in international affairs.

Growing emphasis on human rights sometimes clashes with the traditional idea of state sovereignty, as international norms prioritize human rights.

Varying ethical perspectives on how states should respond to human rights violations, ranging from humanitarian intervention to non-intervention.

Terrorist acts with connections or effects across countries and borders.

Private goods are excludable and rivalrous; public goods are non-excludable and non-rivalrous.

International trade without government restrictions or barriers.

The ability of a state to produce goods and services more efficiently than another.

The belief that free markets are the best way for states to organize and improve their economies

Government regulations or policies that limit the amount of international trade.

Movement of money across country borders, like currency exchange.

A country's official medium of exchange; legal tender.

The value of one currency compared to another on the international market, often relative to gold.

The increase in the price of goods and services.

More than just economic growth; it includes improvements in income, skills, technology, and society.

Building up assets and resources.

Gross Domestic Product per person, a measure of economic output per individual.

A measure of income inequality.

A composite measure of factors like life expectancy, education, and income.

A set of global goals to achieve a better and more sustainable future for all people.

Economic policy emphasizing free trade, financial liberalization, and domestic reforms (e.g., austerity).

Exchange of goods and services between countries.

Financial aid from international institutions to support economic growth.

Financial assistance provided by one country to another.

Financial assistance from developed countries to developing ones.

Investment by companies in another country.

Financial services for low-income individuals or groups.

Money sent from a migrant worker in one country to family members in another.