democracy and state and sovereignty

Question 1

Sovereignty

Answer 1

to have supreme power or authority.

Question 2

strengths of democracy (5)

Answer 2

Everyone’s vote is equal.

Elections allow voters to change who is in power if they are not happy.

Power usually changes fairly and peacefully.

The majority of people support the government.

There are free and open debates including discussions on opposing views

Question 3

weaknesses of democracy (6)

Answer 3

The majority wins. Policies might therefore discriminate against minorities’ views.

Decision making takes a long time as everyone’s views must be heard.

Governments do not always fulfil the promises they make during elections.

Parties might not work together effectively if there is no clear majority. This creates a weak government.

Voters must accept all of the policies of the party they vote for.

Voters could make misinformed decisions due to lack of education on certain issues.

Question 4

Theocracy

Answer 4

a type of government that is ruled by a divine being or religious texts

Question 5

monarchy

Answer 5

rule by only one person through hereditary means

Question 6

totalitarianism

Answer 6

when the government controls every aspect of your day to day life

Question 7

soveregnity

Answer 7

supreme power or authority (independency)

Question 8

Decentralisation

Answer 8

moving power from national governments to regions so that they have more control.

Question 9

liberty

Answer 9

freedom

Question 10

nation state

Answer 10

a country where the population has language, culture and

heritage in common

Question 11

state

Answer 11

a government that has sovereignty over an area of territory (for
example, a country) and the people within it.

Question 12

Treaties

Answer 12

written agreements between two or more countries that are

approved and signed by their leaders

Question 13

Democratic republic

Answer 13

power lies with the people and elected officials.

Question 14

features of a nation state

Answer 14

Clear territorial boundaries that are recognised by other countries

A permanent population.

A recognised currency.

Government that is recognised by other countries.

A government that can make laws, trade agreements and treaties with
other countries, and which provides public services.

A government that can take action on behalf of its people and has the
authority to declare war against other countries.