14 Questions
What are the four elements of a state according to the passage?
People, territory, government, sovereignty
Which element of a state refers to a permanent population?
People
What differentiates the idea of nation from state?
Shared history and culture
Which element of a state effectively controls the defined territory?
Government
What is the primary function of a state as mentioned in the passage?
Regulation of relations among people and with other states
Which movement challenges the traditional notions of state sovereignty?
Scottish movement
Which group resides in several different countries including Iraq, Iran, and Turkey?
Kurds
Which global movements are structured around the fundamentalist version of Islam?
Al-Qaeda and ISIS
What is the primary demand of the global economy from states?
Conform to the rules of free-market capitalism
In what year did Great Britain have a vote in Scotland to decide on becoming its own autonomous state?
2014
Which group primarily resides in Spain but can also be found in France?
Catalans
Which global movements are structured around the fundamentalist version of Islam?
Al Qaeda
In which year did Great Britain have a vote in Scotland to decide on becoming its own autonomous state?
2014
Which movement challenges the traditional notions of state sovereignty?
Scottish nationalists
Explore the key elements of the state as a distinct political community and its relevance in the era of globalization. Learn about the permanent population, territory, government, and sovereignty that define a state's identity.
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