MODULE 5 & 6 Relationship among Nations

and States in the Context of Globalization

Direction: Below are pictures referring to the Philippines (letter A to F). Choose the
corresponding letter of the picture which distinguishes the Philippines as a nation or as
a state in the T-diagram. Write your answers in the answer sheet provided.

The Philippines

As a Nation As a State

1. B 1. C
2. E 2. F
3. D 3. A
MODULE 5 & 6 Relationship among Nations
and States in the Context of Globalization
Part I. TRUE OR FALSE

Direction: In your answer sheet write TRUE if the statement is correct and FALSE if
the statement is wrong.

True 1. The state and nation are two significant concepts that go hand-in-hand in
understanding politics and governance with the context of globalization.

True 2. Globalization may be considered as not of much importance as a development

that continually shapes and defines various aspects of the modern world.

False 3. The state is also embodied by symbols such as the flag, the national anthem,
monuments, and other symbols used by the government.

True 4. Territory refers to the place where the people that compose the state are
located and includes the land, natural resources and air spaces located within it.

False 5. Population is the institution empowered by the people to control and administer
the state. It is through it that the will of the state is expressed and realized.

False 6. Sovereignty is the ability of the state to conduct its affairs and enact its
authority without interference from outside forces.

True 7. When majority of the population does not accept the government and disobeys
its laws, then it can be said that the state is illegitimate.

True 8. Modern globalization has various dimensions that include political cooperation
and dialogue, economic integration and cultural exchange.

False 9. States should carefully weigh the consequences of participating in global

politics against their own interests.

True 10. Globalization is an escapable reality and states should exercise good
judgment in order to reap more of its reward and minimize its negative effects.
MODULE 5 & 6 Relationship among Nations
and States in the Context of Globalization
Part II. ME AND THE GLOBAL VILLAGE

Directions: Identify or categorize the following phrases or statements that direct or

manifest globalization and its influences on the economy, politics and cultural exchange.
Put a smiley icon 😊 if it is positively referring to globalization and a sad icon ☹ if it is
negatively referring to globalization or its effects.

SMILE😊1. Globalization creates greater opportunities for forms in less industrialized

countries to tap into more and larger markets around the world.

SAD☹️2. Current Developing Economies are increasing its strength through Foreign
Direct Investment. i.e., It helps foreign investment in our growth.

SAD☹️3. Politics is getting a turn due to globalization. Many of the countries are now
interdependent on each other thus the we can conclude that in future there might be
question on existence of United Nation council, G8, World Trade Organization etc.

SMILE😊4. Biggest issue of globalization is environment. Human challenges to the

natural environment, such as climate change, cross- boundary water and air pollution,
over- fishing all have only one basic reason Globalization.

SAD☹️5. More Efficient Market: The sign of an efficient market is where there is an
equilibrium between what buyers are willing to pay for a good or service and what
sellers are willing to sell for a good.

SMILE😊6. Globalization uses up finite resources more quickly: Due to use of finite
natural resources. World will be facing the problem of Global Warming & various
environmental issues.

SMILE😊7. Increase in Competition: With more competitors to fight over market share,
each company has to constantly look to improve their goods or services or create more
value for their customers. This means better products and sometimes lower prices,
which is always a good thing for buyers.

SAD☹️8. Globalization increases world carbon dioxide emissions: It is due to easy

availability of goods emitting CFC’s

SMILE😊9. Stabilized Security: Globalization has halted many conflicts that could have
turned ugly if their country’s financial health didn’t depend on the other.

SMILE😊10. Globalization tends to move taxation away from corporations, and onto
individual: It is due to industries that contribute more in Gross Domestic Product
Government somewhere gives them concessions. But at the same time taxes are
collected more from the common people.