Introduction to I.R. Flashcards
What is I.R.?
It is the study of conflict (broadly) and is used to predict future behaviour.
What is the definition of a state?
A human community that successfully claims the monopoly of the legitimate use of physical force within a given territory ||
A state is a organised political community living under a single system of government.
def. State
“A human community that successfully claims the monopoly of the legitimate use of physical force within a given territory” or “A stat is an organised political community living under a single system of government.”
def. Sovereignty
The authority of a state to govern itself or another state.
Sovereignty is the defining characteristic of the State,
True
False
True
Are all states equal in authority?
They do in the eyes of the law, however, this is different in practise.
What are some factors that may compromise out sovereignty?
open-borders, treaties, free-trade agreements, etc. Anytime there are engagements in the International System we compromise our sovereignty as we give up power.
When was the principle of Sovereignty first articulated?
1648
In what treaty was the principle of sovereignty first articulated?
The Peace of Westphalia or Westfälischer Friede
What is the Treaty of Utrecht?
It is a series of individual peace treaties signed by the belligerents in the War of Spanish Succession, in the Dutch city of Utrecht in March and April 1713
def. Belligerent
A nation or person engaged in war or conflict, as recognised by International Law.
In which Treaty was the principle of sovereignty solidified?
The Treaty of Utrecht
What happened to the principle of Sovereignty in 1945?
The sovereign equality of members is enshrined in the United Nations Charter?
Name 4 Alternatives to the Sovereign States.
Feudalism, Empires, Hierarchy and Anarchy.
What are the types of legitimacy? (3)
Traditional, Charismatic and Rational/Legal.
def. Traditional Legitimacy
Traditional Legitimacy derives from societal custom and habit.
def. Charismatic Legitimacy
Charismatic Legitimacy derives from the ideas and personal charisma of the leader. A person whose authoritative persona charms and psychologically dominates the people of the society into agreement with the government’s regime and rule.
Violations of Sovereignty may include: (3)
Protectorates, Intervention and Empire.
What is Legitimacy?
It is the right and acceptance of an authority.
What are political actors?
A political actor is not just an elected official, but any person group, or organisation that has a large influence on a political situation or issue.
What are the 4 types of interactions among actors and their definitions?
Harmony (when actors interests coincide), Coordination , Cooperation and Conflict (Results from mutually incompatible preferences, not always violent).
def. Legal/Rational Legitimacy
Legal/Rational Legitimacy derives from a system of institutional procedure, wherein government institutions establish and enforce law and order in the public interest.
