Module 26

Question 1

Sovereignty

Answer 1

The full right and power of a state to govern its territory without interference over internal affairs from outside states

Question 2

Self Determination

Answer 2

Concept that people have the right to govern themselves

Question 3

Colonialism

Answer 3

Attempt by one country to establish settlements and to impose its political, economic and cultural principals in another territory.

Question 4

Imperialism

Answer 4

A policy extending a country’s power and influence through diplomacy or military force to impose political economic and cultural principals in another territory.

Question 5

Devolution

Answer 5

Transfer of power from central government to regional gov
(Subnational gov) within the state.
Spain, Belgium, Canada, Nigeria

Question 6

Neocolonialism / Economic Imperialism

Answer 6

Domination of newly independent countries by foreign business interests that causes colonial style economies to continue.
A new form of global power relationships.
- China in Africa