Chapter 8 Key Issue 3 Flashcards

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The United Nations is the _____ _______ global organization.

A

Most important

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The United Nations was created after ______.

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World war ll

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Members of the United Nations can vote to establish a _________ force and can request states to contribute _______ _________.

A

Peacekeeping

Military forces

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Who were the two superpowers after the Cold War?

A

US and the Soviet Union.

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The two superpowers established _____ bases in other countries.

A

Military

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The era of two superpowers ended when the Soviet Union was _______.

A

Disbanded

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The most important elements of state power are increasingly ______ and not _______.

A

Economic

Military

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What is now the leading superpower?

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An economic union of European states.

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