Key Terms

Question 1

Define Nation and give an example

Answer 1

Groups of people claiming common bonds based on culture, language and history.

E.g. Samoa

Question 2

Define State and give an example

Answer 2

Possesses a permanent population, defined territory and recognised sovereignty.

E.g. Australia

Question 3

Define Sovereignty and give an example

Answer 3

The principle that a state has the highest authority over a territory and people.

E.g. Australia is a sovereign state.

Question 4

Define Power and give an example

Answer 4

The ability of one global actor to influence another global actor. Power can be exercised in different forms.

E.g. The United States has the ability to exert pressure on Russia through sanctions.

Question 5

Define Global Governance and give an example

Answer 5

Institutions, rules ,norms and legal arrangements that seek to facilitate cooperation and manage relations between states.

E.g. The UN is an institution of global governance. The Geneva convention is international law. Respect for sovereignty is an international norm. NAFTA is an example of a bilateral legal arrangement.

Question 6

Define Multilateralism and give an example

Answer 6

Participation of three or more states in an action.

E.g. Negotiations, invasions, trade deals, IGOs
The Paris climate change agreement is an example of a multilateral agreement

Question 7

Define Globalisation and give an example

Answer 7

The acceleration and intensification of exchanges of goods,services labour and capital which promote global interdependence.

E.g. Multinational corporations operate on a global scale, with satellite offices and branches in numerous locations.