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There are 198 countries in the world. What is the baseline for the first 193 countries? (just a few words)
There are 198 countries in the world. What is the baseline for the first 193 countries? (just a few words)
United Nations (UN) member states
What is one of the CATEGORIES of countries that make it add up to 198 from the 193? (just a few words)
What is one of the CATEGORIES of countries that make it add up to 198 from the 193? (just a few words)
UN observer states
What are the 2 reasons other "countries" aren't really countries? (Think 1. Western Sahara or Kosovo, and 2. Somaliland or South Ossetia) (just a few words each)
What are the 2 reasons other "countries" aren't really countries? (Think 1. Western Sahara or Kosovo, and 2. Somaliland or South Ossetia) (just a few words each)
- Lack of widespread international recognition. 2. Lack of full sovereignty or control.
What can be defined as "the use of government resources to promote the growth of a country's economy through things like increasing trade, promoting investments, and collaboration on bilateral and multilateral trade agreements"? (a two-word phrase)
What can be defined as "the use of government resources to promote the growth of a country's economy through things like increasing trade, promoting investments, and collaboration on bilateral and multilateral trade agreements"? (a two-word phrase)
What can be defined as "to express severe disapproval of someone or something, especially in a formal statement"? (one word)
What can be defined as "to express severe disapproval of someone or something, especially in a formal statement"? (one word)
What can be defined as "a strong action taken in order to make people obey a law or rule, or a punishment given when they do not obey"? (one word)
What can be defined as "a strong action taken in order to make people obey a law or rule, or a punishment given when they do not obey"? (one word)
What can be defined as "international agreements concluded between states in written form and governed international law"? (one or two words)
What can be defined as "international agreements concluded between states in written form and governed international law"? (one or two words)
What can be defined as "a plan of action developed by governments in order to deal with questions concerning international issues and relations"? (a two-word phrase)
What can be defined as "a plan of action developed by governments in order to deal with questions concerning international issues and relations"? (a two-word phrase)
What were "second world countries"? (one word)
What were "second world countries"? (one word)
What term has replaced "third world" as a descriptor of those countries? (a two-word phrase)
What term has replaced "third world" as a descriptor of those countries? (a two-word phrase)
What is inaccurate of the use of "north" versus "south" countries? (a short phrase)
What is inaccurate of the use of "north" versus "south" countries? (a short phrase)
What is an example of a conference, summit, or similar gathering discussed in class? (just the name)
What is an example of a conference, summit, or similar gathering discussed in class? (just the name)
What action was taken to pressure South Africa to end apartheid?
What action was taken to pressure South Africa to end apartheid?
Which international leader led the charge to apply the action to pressure South Africa to end apartheid?
Which international leader led the charge to apply the action to pressure South Africa to end apartheid?
On what other country is that same action from the previous questions currently in place? (just name the country)
On what other country is that same action from the previous questions currently in place? (just name the country)
What does the International Court of Justice do? (select all that apply)
What does the International Court of Justice do? (select all that apply)
Why didn't the League of Nations work? (identify any one of the answers discussed in class)
Why didn't the League of Nations work? (identify any one of the answers discussed in class)
Identify one of the ways discussed in class that prove Canada is a strong supporter of the United Nations.
Identify one of the ways discussed in class that prove Canada is a strong supporter of the United Nations.
What are the general topics that foreign policy is based around? (Check all that apply.)
What are the general topics that foreign policy is based around? (Check all that apply.)
Of all of the different ways of classifying countries, which classification most effectively captures the similarities and differences among political entities? (identify and briefly (half sentence) explain why)
Of all of the different ways of classifying countries, which classification most effectively captures the similarities and differences among political entities? (identify and briefly (half sentence) explain why)
Why might a country object to being classified in a particular way? (short phrase)
Why might a country object to being classified in a particular way? (short phrase)
Match the organization with its purpose.
Match the organization with its purpose.
Match the agreement with its feature.
Match the agreement with its feature.
Match the theories of foreign policy with the appropriate explanation.
Match the theories of foreign policy with the appropriate explanation.
Match the factors that influence foreign policy with its description.
Match the factors that influence foreign policy with its description.
Identify and explain the purpose of TWO of the main organs of the United Nations.
Identify and explain the purpose of TWO of the main organs of the United Nations.
Which of the 5 courses of action that the CIA took to influence the internal politics of some countries that we discussed in class was the most reasonable, in the eyes of the international community? Then briefly (half sentence) explain why it was reasonable.
Which of the 5 courses of action that the CIA took to influence the internal politics of some countries that we discussed in class was the most reasonable, in the eyes of the international community? Then briefly (half sentence) explain why it was reasonable.
Explain what ONE of the Bomber Gap or the Missile Gap was AND explain its significance.
Explain what ONE of the Bomber Gap or the Missile Gap was AND explain its significance.
Explain the order of a United Nati ons conference, as demonstrated in our simulation in class. (list the parts in order)
Explain the order of a United Nati ons conference, as demonstrated in our simulation in class. (list the parts in order)
What is a reasonable course of action to limit foreign interference in elections? (short description)
What is a reasonable course of action to limit foreign interference in elections? (short description)
What two new powers should the Canadian Security Intelligence Service reasonably have to effectively monitor and take action threats to Canada and Canadians? (short description of each)
What two new powers should the Canadian Security Intelligence Service reasonably have to effectively monitor and take action threats to Canada and Canadians? (short description of each)
How can the world's nuclear powers effectively reduce (and eventually eliminate) the production, stockpile, and use of nuclear weapons without putting global security at risk? (short description)
How can the world's nuclear powers effectively reduce (and eventually eliminate) the production, stockpile, and use of nuclear weapons without putting global security at risk? (short description)
Identify an example and explain the significance of the government changing the name of its foreign affairs ministry. (word change/addition and short description)
Identify an example and explain the significance of the government changing the name of its foreign affairs ministry. (word change/addition and short description)
Which of the 5 "core responsibilities of today's Global Affairs Canada" do you feel is most important? Identify and briefly (half sentence) explain why.
Which of the 5 "core responsibilities of today's Global Affairs Canada" do you feel is most important? Identify and briefly (half sentence) explain why.
Based on the current priorities of Canada's foreign policy, where would you place Canada on the self-interest to altruism continuum where self-interest is 1 and altruism is 5? Briefly (half sentence) explain why.
Based on the current priorities of Canada's foreign policy, where would you place Canada on the self-interest to altruism continuum where self-interest is 1 and altruism is 5? Briefly (half sentence) explain why.
Provide evidence that "Global Affairs Canada is helping Canadians internationally." (short description)
Provide evidence that "Global Affairs Canada is helping Canadians internationally." (short description)
Provide evidence that "Global Affairs Canada is having a positive effect on the world." (short description)
Provide evidence that "Global Affairs Canada is having a positive effect on the world." (short description)
What is the connection of the movie Thirteen Days to the content of this unit? (short description)
What is the connection of the movie Thirteen Days to the content of this unit? (short description)
Flashcards
Economic diplomacy
Economic diplomacy
Using government resources to boost a country's economy through trade and investment agreements.
Censure
Censure
To express strong disapproval of someone or something, particularly in a formal setting.
Sanction
Sanction
A strong action or punishment to enforce obedience to laws or rules.
Treaty
Treaty
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Action Plan
Action Plan
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Sanctions
Sanctions
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International Court of Justice
International Court of Justice
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Foreign Policy Topics
Foreign Policy Topics
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ASEAN
ASEAN
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AU
AU
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UN
UN
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EU
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Study Notes
- This is a political foundations unit test.
- It assesses individual knowledge, and integrity by ensuring no communication about test content until everyone is done.
- Once finished, one should submit the test, keep the tab open.
Knowledge Questions
- There are 198 countries total and the baseline is 193 countries.
- One category of countries that contributes to the total of 198, beyond the initial 193, needs to be identified.
- Two reasons exist why certain territories might not be considered "real" countries, with Western Sahara/Kosovo and Somaliland/South Ossetia as examples.
- The use of government resources to boost a country's economy through trade, investment, and collaboration is called economic diplomacy.
- "To express severe disapproval" can be defined as censure.
- A strong action to enforce laws or a punishment for disobedience can be defined as enforcement.
- International agreements in written form and governed by international law are known as treaties.
- A plan of action developed by governments to address international issues is a foreign policy.
- "Second world countries" is a term which can be defined as communist states.
- The term "developing countries" has replaced "third world".
- The inaccuracy of using "north" versus "south" countries is inaccurate due to over generalization.
- Examples of international gatherings include conferences, summits, or those discussed in class.
- South Africa's apartheid was stopped due to sanctions.
- Brian Mulroney pushed for sanctions on South Africa to end apartheid.
- Sanctions are currently in place on Russia.
- The International Court of Justice settles cases between states, provides advice to U.N. organs and agencies and tries individuals for crimes against humanity.
- The League of Nations did not work due to multiple reasons.
- Canada is a strong supporter of the UN in a number of different ways.
- Humanitarian efforts, health of the environment, economic trade and international stability are general topics that foreign policy is based around.
Thinking Questions
- Need to establish the most effective classification of countries, which captures the similarities and differences among political entities.
- Countries may object to classifications for several reasons
- Requires matching organizations (AU, ASEAN, EU, UN) to their purposes.
- Purposes include promoting solidarity, maintaining peace, protecting citizens, and promoting economic growth.
- Agreements (CUSMA, CTBT, UNFCCC, CITES) must be matched with their features.
- Features include universal acceptance, regulating trade, requiring key parties to sign, and including various sectors like labor and environment.
- Theories of foreign policy are matched with explanations.
- Theories include Official Policy, Pragmatic Idealism, Trade is the Key, and being a Puppet or Counterweight.
- Factors influencing foreign policy should be matched with descriptions.
- Factors include Civil Society, Ideology, Leadership, Media, and Power.
Communication Questions
- The main organs of the United Nations must be identified and explained.
CIA Actions
- Considering which course of action the CIA took that influenced the internal politics of some countries.
Application Questions
- One of the Bomber Gap or the Missile Gap, and its significance, must be explained.
- The order of a United Nations conference has to be described.
- A reasonable course of action to limit foreign interference in elections had to be explained.
- The powers the Canadian Security Intelligence Service should have to monitor and act on threats explained.
- Explain how the world's nuclear powers can effectively reduce the production, stockpile, and use of nuclear weapons
- The explanation of the effect of government changing the name of its foreign affairs ministry is needed
- Identify the most important core responsibility of today's Global Affairs Canada.
- Based on Canada’s foreign policy priorities, place Canada on a self-interest to altruism continuum.
- Evidence that "Global Affairs Canada" is helping Canadians internationally to evidence.
- Evidence to evidence that "Global Affairs Canada" is having a positive effect on the world.
- The connection of the movie Thirteen Days to the content of the unit must be highlighted.
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