Chapter 1

Question 1

international relations:

Answer 1

Study of interactions between states and international activities of NGOs

Question 2

In what common way do states interact with each other?

Answer 2

Through conflict

Question 3

What are the five permanent members of the UN?

Answer 3

USA, Russia, France, U.K., China

Question 4

Sovereignty:

Answer 4

Independent authority over a territory without fear from outside interference

Question 5

What are some tools for sovereign states?

Answer 5

Military, money, laws, self imposed limits

Question 6

What treaty helped create sovereign states?

Answer 6

Westphalia Peace Treaty of 1648

Question 7

Nation

Answer 7

Large group of people bound together by a common interest

Question 8

Ways nations are bounded

Answer 8

Through religion, language, cultural, etc.

Question 9

State:

Answer 9

A permanent population with a defined border and sovereign government

Question 10

What are some violent conflicts we face?

Answer 10

International trade disruption, environmental damage, require substantial human and material resources, etc.

Question 11

What are some ways to alleviate conflict?

Answer 11

Reduce poverty and inequality, address injustices, and conflict is INEVITABLE

Question 12

Foreign policy:

Answer 12

Actions involving official decisions and communication (public and secret) with other states officials

Question 13

Diplomacy:

Answer 13

Practice of managing international relations by negotiations

Question 14

IGOs:

Answer 14

Organizations of many states &NGOs cooperation to create strategic and political solutions

Question 15

What are some IGO examples?

Answer 15

NATO, OPEC, APEC, BRICS, IMF

Question 16

Benefits of IGOs?

Answer 16

Tackle large problems, pursue economic growth, keep peace, and increase collective responsibility

Question 17

Drawbacks of IGOs?

Answer 17

Internal political disagreements, political & ideological differences, bureaucratic delays, corruptions, incompetence

Question 18

NGOs:

Answer 18

Public or private organizations that influence foreign policy, raise international concern, offer aid, give voice, support important programs

Question 19

How do NGOs grow?

Answer 19

Democracy improvements, GLOBALIZATION, complexity of international system, new technology, improvements in communication