State and Sovereignty Definition Quiz
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What historical event marked the transition to modern state sovereignty?

  • Peace of Westphalia (1648) (correct)
  • Congress of Berlin (1878)
  • Treaty of Versailles (1919)
  • Peace of Vienna (1815)
  • Which challenge to globalization is exemplified by the rejection of supranational authority in the case of Brexit?

  • Technological advancements
  • Colonialism
  • Trade friction
  • Populism (correct)
  • Which technological advancement is mentioned as facilitating global connectivity but also being susceptible to political control?

  • Electricity distribution
  • Transportation systems
  • Internet (correct)
  • Telecommunications infrastructure
  • In the context of multinational corporations, what are the significant power dynamics often noted?

    <p>Their economic power sometimes exceeding that of states</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which concept is associated with the persistence of older forms of political organization like colonialism?

    <p>Feudal political system</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What challenge does the rise of populist leaders present to international cooperation and globalization?

    <p>Threat to established norms and integration</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the three main components that define a state according to Dickerson and Flanagan's definition?

    <p>Population, territory, and sovereignty</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In the context of sovereignty, what does it mean that the state is bound by international law only with its consent?

    <p>The state's acceptance ensures its accountability to international laws</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How did the feudal political system differ from modern state sovereignty in terms of authority?

    <p>Authority in feudalism was exercised over fixed territory</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What effect did the Peace of Westphalia have on the idea of state sovereignty?

    <p>It reinforced the concept of fixed territorial borders</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why did colonialism challenge the concept of fixed territorial borders and exclusive state sovereignty?

    <p>Colonial powers divided territories without respect to existing borders</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a key distinction of the Security Council in relation to political equality?

    <p>Permanent members exert authority through veto power</p> Signup and view all the answers

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