HS L1 - Power and Global Political Actors

Question 1

Power

Answer 1

• The ability to influence others to achieve your aims

Question 2

Legitimacy

Answer 2

• The belief that an actor has the right to exercise power

Question 3

States

Answer 3

• States are a political and legal entity

Question 4

Characteristics of a state

Answer 4

• Established border
• Permanent population
• Central government
• Sovereignty
• International recognition
• Monopoly on the use of force

Question 5

Sovereignty

Answer 5

• Legitimate or widely recognised ability to exercise effective control of territory within recognised borders

Question 6

Gloablisation

Answer 6

• Refers to acceleration and intensification of exchanges of goods, services, labour, and capital, which promote global interdependence
• Facilitated by rapid changes in communication or technology