Intro to core topics (power/Sovereignty/Legitimacy/Interdependence vocab quiz)

Power

getting someone to do something in every situation

Hard Power

using force and money to push a political actor into doing something they may not have done otherwise

Soft Power

the ability to affect others to get desired outcomes

Smart Power

the ability to combine hard &soft power into successful strategies where they reinforce rather than undercut each other

Structural Power

reflects the influence wielded by actors, often states or groups of states

Resource Power

comes from the assets an actor possesses

Relational Power

focuses on the actual outcome or influence that comes out of the resources

Cyberpower

using cyberspace( internet, computer networks, information tech ) to create advantages and influence events

Structural Violence

Systemic harm or inequality built into social, political, or economic structures.

Sovereignty

full right and power of a governing body over itself without interference from outside bodies.

Popular Sovereignty

the idea that political authority come from the people

Self-Determination

people should decide who they want to be their rulers

Internal Sovereignty

The state's monopoly of authority within its borders.

External Sovereignty

Recognition by other states of a state's independence and legitimacy.

Supranationality

When states transfer decision-making authority to a higher organization.

Transnationalism

Processes and activities that cross national borders, involving multiple states or actors.

Legitimacy

The right to rule, as recognized by citizens or the international community.

Input/Process Legitimacy

Legitimacy based on participation and fair decision-making processes.

Output/Performance Legitimacy

Legitimacy gained through effective governance and policy results.

Top-Down Legitimacy

Authority granted by elites or institutions rather than citizens.

Bottom-Up Legitimacy

Authority derived from citizen consent and participation.

Non-State Actors

Organizations or groups that influence global affairs but aren't part of a government.

Interdependence

Mutual reliance between states or actors, often economically or politically.

Global Governance

Systems and institutions that manage global issues through cooperation.

Globalization

The increasing interconnectedness of economies, cultures, and politics worldwide.

United Nations

An international organization formed in 1945 to promote peace, security, and cooperation.

Collective Security

The idea that states work together to ensure the security of all.

Strategic Alliances (Economic)

Partnerships between states to promote shared economic interests.