MIS EQ2 Definitions

Question 1

Nation state

Answer 1

A sovereign state where most citizens are United by factors and characteristics that define a nation (lang, gov)

Question 2

Sovereignty

Answer 2

The rights of a country to run its own government and its own affairs within an internationally recognised territory

Question 3

Patronage

Answer 3

When the political party or leader in power shows favour to certain groups (ethnicities/ religions)

Question 4

Legitimacy

Answer 4

The acceptance of government formally recognised both internally and externally

Question 5

Colonialism

Answer 5

Direct control over another country acquired through the use of hard power

Question 6

Imperialism

Answer 6

Absorbing a nation state or territory into the borders of a country ( USSR)

Question 7

Nationalism

Answer 7

Belief that one nation is superior or that it’s views and values are more important

Question 8

Neo- colonialism

Answer 8

Indirect control through soft power strategies.( unfair terms of trade, loan conditions, TNCs spreading ideologies e.g. westernisation)