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What historical event marked the transition to modern state sovereignty?
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?
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?
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?
In the context of multinational corporations, what are the significant power dynamics often noted?
Which concept is associated with the persistence of older forms of political organization like colonialism?
Which concept is associated with the persistence of older forms of political organization like colonialism?
What challenge does the rise of populist leaders present to international cooperation and globalization?
What challenge does the rise of populist leaders present to international cooperation and globalization?
What are the three main components that define a state according to Dickerson and Flanagan's definition?
What are the three main components that define a state according to Dickerson and Flanagan's definition?
In the context of sovereignty, what does it mean that the state is bound by international law only with its consent?
In the context of sovereignty, what does it mean that the state is bound by international law only with its consent?
How did the feudal political system differ from modern state sovereignty in terms of authority?
How did the feudal political system differ from modern state sovereignty in terms of authority?
What effect did the Peace of Westphalia have on the idea of state sovereignty?
What effect did the Peace of Westphalia have on the idea of state sovereignty?
Why did colonialism challenge the concept of fixed territorial borders and exclusive state sovereignty?
Why did colonialism challenge the concept of fixed territorial borders and exclusive state sovereignty?
What is a key distinction of the Security Council in relation to political equality?
What is a key distinction of the Security Council in relation to political equality?
