IDS2935 - Global Social Problems

Governments that have committed to international treaties on human rights are more likely to do which of the following?

 respect the rights of religious minority groups

The concept of ______ empowers an individual to impose their beliefs on others.

righteousness

Because religions are embedded in ______, they tend to compete for resources, with dominant religions typically winning those resources due to their relationship with the state.

institutions

______ is a community of people who share a common culture, usually including a common language, history, and sets of values and beliefs, while ______ is typically based upon shared physical characteristics.

Ethnicity; race

South Africa is the only country in which the indigenous population is the most oppressed and the ______.

numerical majority

Race is uniformly defined from country to country.

False

The most structured system of discrimination is the ______ system.

caste

Which of the following is a way of combating violations of religious freedoms?

prosecuting hate crimes committed on the basis of religion.

Across the America’s (North and South America), approximately what percentage of the population is of African descent?

30%

Public financing for political parties does little to impact the number of minority candidates for political office.

False

Which of the following is a government or state sanctioned restriction on religious freedom?

regulation on the wearing of religious clothing or symbols

The Rohingya people have long lived in Myanmar but are not recognized by the government as citizens. They are denied access to educational services, healthcare, property ownership, and other rights. Thus the Rohingya are considered ______.

stateless

Discrimination based on racial, ethnic, or religious status can both cause poverty and be an impediment to alleviating poverty.

true

Which of the following is true regarding race?

Although race is meaningless as anything other than a social construct, it is real in its consequences for people’s life chances.

Alan lives in a country where he is free to practice the religion of his choice, donate to religious charities, and organize religious events without fear of repercussions. Alan’s country has ______.

religious freedom

For minorities in the United States, the likelihood of diminished life chances begin at what stage of life?

birth

Racism is one of the most severe problems in modern Japan.

True

In the United States, what percentage of adult Blacks report experiencing discrimination?

71%

Which of these is the ultimate goal of terrorist groups?

overthrowing a state and establishing a new one

Religious restrictions designed to enhance state control and public order are likely to produce ______ and ______.

conflict; violence

The potential and likely direct and indirect consequences of climate change are severe for ______.

both developed and developing nations

Europe emits the most total greenhouse gases out of any region in the world.

false

Which of the following best describes the weather and climate events of summer 2017?

a season of wide-ranging natural disasters, many of which were unpredictable and devastating

Scientists agree that the world’s climate is changing. This change is consistent with natural weather and climate cycles.

false

______ is the greatest global security threat.

Climate change

The singular most important cause of climate change is ______.

the accumulation of CO₂ and other gases in the earth’s atmosphere

What does the term greenhouse gasses refer to?

 

the ability of gases such as CO₂ to trap heat in and around the earth

The most noticeable symptom of climate change tends to be ______.

weather

According to a multi-institution research team centered at the Stanford University Atmosphere/Energy Program, 100% renewable energy could ______.

be attained by 2050 through careful planning and country specific strategies

Polar bears are ice dependent for survival. As the earth’s ice sheets melt, polar bears are increasingly endangered. In order to slow or stop the extinction of polar bears and other ice dependent animals, what must nations do?

protect the animals’ habitat through critical habitat designations and conservation efforts

Richer nations consume ______ energy per capita and release ______ greenhouse gases.

more; more

______ and ______ are methods of making industries pay for the privilege of polluting more than their allowance.

Cap and trade; direct taxes

Why does global warming intensify as snow and ice sheets melt?

Ice sheets and snow are reflective.

According to Pew Center, globally people are most concerned about which climate related issues?

drought and water shortages

Climate change is causing weather to be ______.

less predictable and more extreme

Which of these is strongly recommended to slow climate change?

replacing fossil fuels with renewable energy sources

Cleaner fuels and technology allowed countries in the developed world to decrease their emissions of CO₂ in recent decades; however, they still emit significantly more greenhouse gases per capita than the developing regions.

True

According to national security experts from around the world, ______ creates conditions of instability and threatens national and global security.

climate change

Which of these is the main source of greenhouse gas emissions?

the energy sector

Between 1990 and 2010, greenhouse gas emissions worldwide ______.

increased by 35%

______ refers to the right of a nation to self-rule and self-determination.

Sovereignty

The practice of socializing states refers to ______.

holding states accountable to international norms and laws

The capacity of a state or global government refers to which of the following?

the government’s ability to meet the needs of the people and deliver vital services

Your text outlines four benefits of civic engagement including developing trust and cooperative norms, improved institutional performance, improved life chances for individuals, and ______.

improved personal networks and skill sets

Which of the following maintains, at present, primary responsibility for outlining the goals of good global governance?

the United Nations

Good governance serves ______, not ______.

constituents; special interests

For 2016, which of the following best summarizes the state of media and journalistic freedoms?

Hostilities towards the media abound from both public and private spheres

The 2010–2014 World Values Survey showed that, on average, only 14% of people had a great deal of confidence in ______.

their national governments

Authoritarian regimes are typically stable

False

Stabilizing countries and creating a more manageable world depends on which of these?

ensuring high quality state and global governance

______ measures the degree to which people are able to express their priorities, needs, and wants to the government, and the responsiveness of the government to the people.

Voice

As reflected in international documents and national constitutions, as well as peoples’ reactions to them, expectations for governments are ______ worldwide.

similar

In the works Making Democracy Work and Bowling Alone, Robert Putnam called attention to the importance of ______, which forms the foundation of civil society.

civic engagement

Corporations in the United States spend millions of dollars annually on ______.

lobbying activities

Bribery is typically worthwhile for corporations

True

Despite diversity within and among societies, there are widely accepted norms for governance. Abiding by these rules enhances a government’s ______.

legitimacy

Which of the following causes the media to be a prime target of attacks from authoritarian regimes?

The media serves as an important check on power and the government

Global civil society and civil society organizations can ______ but not guarantee ______.

advance; democratic engagement

Restoring democracy and building prosperity are the two most proven ways to stabilize states

True

Which of the following does governance involve?

multiple governments working together