Glopo final exam

Power

the ability to influence groups/others in global politics and achieve outcomes

Sovereignty

when states exercise supreme control over what happens within their borders

Interdependence

The mutual reliance between and among group organizations, geographic areas, and/or states for access to resources that sustain living arrangements

Legitimacy

Actors os actions considered acceptable, usually conforming to an agreed upon set of laws

Human Rights

Indivisible rights which all human beings are entitled to by virtue of their humanity without discrimination

Justice

The concept of fair treatment, usually based on an agreed and accepted set of laws that are applied equally, universally, and with right to a fair trial

Liberty

freedom to live without excessive interference from those in power, allowing the freedom to flourish and make the most of opportunities

Equality

The idea that people are treated the same, without discrimination, and are allowed to enjoy the same opportunities

Development

a sustained increase in the standard of living in a society

Sustainability

the capacity of countries and groups to maintain themselves by reducing the factors that threaten well-being

Inequality

the notion that globalization has both advantages and disadvantages, and that its benefits are not evenly distributed. This phenomenon exists between countries and within countries.

Globalization

a process of interaction and integration that occurs between people trading entities and governments of different nations.

Peace

a state of both non-conflict and harmonious relations

conflict

the dynamic process of actual of perceived opposition between individuals, groups, or countries, over ideas, interests, resources and territories

violence

physical or mental harm inflicted upon another, and prevents them from reaching their full potential

non-violence

Advocating for one’s rights without physically harming the opponent. Often involved actively opposing the system that it deems to be unjust.