Power, Sovereignty, and nation-states - Summative Quiz #1

What is the state-centric model?

The state-centric model: the government (state) hold the most power in a society. (it is the center of the state)

What is the theory on humanism?

Philosophical and ethical stance that emphasises on promoting reason, compassion, and the well-being of humanity.

[ EMPHASIS ON INDIVIDUAL FREEDOM AND AUTONOMY ]

What are some elements that ensure human security?

Military protection - Protection from warfare, basic human needs (food, water, healthcare) - As stated before they are human needs that every single individual deserve the right to (unfortunately this is still not achieved), social equality - links to autonomy and the right to be a free individual

What is a nation?

A group of people who have a strong emotional, cultural, linguistic, religious, and historical ties (shared characteristics)

What is a state?

a political unit composed of people + a well defined territory + a set of governing institutions

What is the difference between a state and a nation?

A state is a political entity while a nation is a group of people who share common characteristics

define self-determination

The right of a group of people to make their own decisions

Difference between self-determination and autonomy.

PROVIDE EXAMPLES FOR EACH

Self-determination is about a group of people's rights to their own decisions and autonomy is an individual’s rights to their own decisions

• Xinjiang fighting for the right of Self-determination

• Kurdish Syria fighting for autonomy

What is the meaning of sovereignty?

A government have the right to make its own domestic and foreign political decisions

Give an example of a state expressing it’s sovereignty

The U.S. which is able to make their own decisions in their country

What is Plato’s ideal state?

Philosopher-kings in charge and that there was no private property

What is Aristotles ideal state?

A state of perfect self-sufficiency and that everything had a purpose

Name 5 differences between Plato’s and Aristotle’s state

1. P: Idealist

   A: Realist

2. P: Philosopher kings

   A: equal power

3. P: shared property

   A: private property

4. P: No democracy

   A: Democracy

5. P: Opportunity for all

   A: certain set gendered rolls

What are the causes of globalization? (7) and explain each

Economic - trade

Financial - heavily interdependent

Political - respect of sovereignty

Military - colonization

Culture - Exchanges (food, technology, ideas, people)

Environment - interdependence

Criminal - growth of globalization = growth of criminal networks

What is interdependence? Give an example

the mutual dependence and cooperation between countries

Events in one place have consequences elsewhere

• Inflation or gas prices