Contemporary World – Political Globalization

2. Which of the following statements are true about the state?

- State is a compulsory political organization
- State cannot exist without a government
- State is a sovereign political entity

4. Which of the following are essential elements of the state?

- Government
- Sovereignty
- People
- Territory

5. Which of the following statements describe globalization?

- It is a historical process that compresses people’s social world
- It is a historical process that makes people aware of global problems
- It is a historical process that makes people conscious of their common destiny
- It is a historical process that deepens the social relations of people in the world

6. What are the core concepts of neoliberalism?

- Faith in the capacity of private sectors
- Faith in the efficiency of free trade
- Faith in the rationality of the free market

7. Which of the following statement are true?

- A state may be composed of people belonging to different races
- A state is composed of citizens and public officials
- A state is composed of people

9. What are essential elements of the equality of the states?

- Obligations to international community
- Territorial integrity and independence
- Freedom to develop their own systems

13. What does the rise of transgovernmental networks tell us about the state in the
contemporary world?
- The state is faced with problems, which can be best addressed by the
cooperation of governments in the world

14. What does it mean for the state to be sovereign?

- The state commands obedience from its people and enjoys freedom from
external control
19. In what sense is a state a compulsory political organization?
- All persons residing in a given territory are obligated to follow the laws of a given
state
- The state is supreme within its jurisdiction
- The state must be obeyed by the citizens at all times

17. Which of the following are fundamental principles of international law?

- States are entitled to recognition
- States have exclusive domestic jurisdiction
- States enjoy non-intervention from foreign powers

3. How do international institutions affect the sovereignty of the state?

- Member states of international institutions should enact laws in conformity with
generally accepted principles of international law

4. What are the flatteners of the world according to Friedman?

- The fall of berlin wall
- Development in information and communication technology

8. What is the idea of neoliberalism?

- Economic growth can be best achieved by leaving the market alone, without the
interference of the state

13. What is the effect of the communication networks and social media to governance?
- The rise of communication networks and social media have made people
conscious of the national and global problems, which enable them to demand
accountability from governments

18. What are the interrelated aspects of economic globalization?

- Globalization of trade of goods and services
- Globalization of finance and capital
- Globalization of production
- Globalization of communication and technology

15. What factor have given rise to transnational activism?

- The consciousness of the global problems brought about by the development of
information and communication technology
How do global non-governmental actors affect the operation of the state?
- They pressure the state to adopt legitimate domestic and foreign policies

Which of the following statements are true about diplomatic immunity? 0/2
- Law of other states do not apply to their citizens residing abroad
- Diplomatic immunity is a recognition of the sovereignty of the states

In what sense is state considered a political organization?

- State has a formal political structure
- State exists for the sake of the common good
- State is the association of the general population inhabiting a certain territory

Which statements are true about the state in the international community?
- All states enjoy freedom from intervention from other states and other foreign
powers
- All states are juridical persons with rights and obligations
- All states are entitled to recognition and respect

What does liberty of the state mean?

- The state is free to determine its economic, political, social, and cultural life

What does it mean for all states to be equal? 0/2

- All states are equal before the international law
- Regardless of their economic and political status, all states are equal in rights
and obligations
- All states have the same economic opportunities

What are the economic policies promoted by neoliberalism?

- Privatization
- Deregulation
- Liberalization

Which of the following statements are true?

- The state cannot exist without a government
- The state cannot exist without a territory
- The state cannot exist without sovereignty

Which of the following statements are true about the prevailing global economic
interdependence? Wrong mix
- It is the result of the adoption of neoliberal economic policies
 - It results to the establishment of global economic institutions that govern
economic relations in the world
- It is the result of the integration of the economies in the world
- Its neoliberal policies are beneficial to all countries in the world

How does economic and political integration of states affect the sovereignty of the state?

1st mix
- The integration adopts rules and regulations for the common observance of its
member states; consequently, members states align their domestic policies in
conformity to these rules and regulations.
- The integration effectively abolishes the sovereignty of member states.
2nd mix (0/2)
- The integration adopts rules and regulations for the common observance of its
member states; consequently, members states align their domestic policies in
conformity to these rules and regulations.
- The integration exercises sovereignty over its members states.

3rd mix (1/2)

- The integration adopts rules and regulations for the common observance of its
member states; consequently, members states align their domestic policies in
conformity to these rules and regulations.
- The integration effectively abolishes the sovereignty of member states.
- The integration aims for the common good of all its members, which demands
adherence from member states to its standards and principles

What are transgovernmental networks?

- These are partnerships entered into by global governmental agencies created for
the purpose of resolving common problems.

What are global forces that challenge the sovereignty of the state? Wrong mix
- Rise of international law and universal principles
- Rise of transnational activism
- Economic and political integration

What are the basic claims of globalism?

- Globalization requires the liberalization of the global economy
- No one is in charge of globalization
- Globalization promotes democracy

Which of the following rights were established in the treaty of Westphalia

- Political rights
- Territorial rights
- Rights of sovereignty
 - Freedom of religion

Why is the Treaty of Westphalia significant to the existence of the state? 0.33/2
- The treaty established the sovereignty of the state
- The treaty established diplomacy as a way of resolving conflicts
- The treaty established universal human rights