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1
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The concept of a state having a permanent population refers to:

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Having a stable number of citizens who reside within the state

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Under the Archipelagic Doctrine, what type of waters are considered part of the national territory of the Philippines?

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The waters connecting and surrounding all islands within the archipelago

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Which international convention solidified the recognition of the Philippines as an archipelagic state?

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The United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS)

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What distinguishes a state from other political entities?

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A state has recognized borders and sovereignty.

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The territory of a state includes:

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Land, airspace, and territorial waters

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The following started International Trading System. Which of the following DOES NOT belong to the group?

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The Opening of Panama Canal

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Which of the following is an example of a state’s internal sovereignty?

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A state’s right to enforce laws within its own borders without interference

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The territorial waters of the Philippines fall under full sovereignty, but how does the contiguous zone differ in terms of jurisdiction?

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The Philippines only has the right to enforce laws related to security and environmental protection in the contiguous zone.

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Nations are limited by their official boundaries, meaning their laws and governance do not apply to people outside of their borders, even if they identify as part of the community.

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TRUE

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The territorial waters of the Philippines, as defined by the Archipelagic Doctrine, extend up to how many nautical miles from the baseline?

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12 nautical miles

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11
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A government policy aimed at reducing smoking rates but causing an increase in the black market for cigarettes is an unintended negative consequence.

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TRUE

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The Philippines’ Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) gives it special rights over marine resources up to 200 nautical miles from its baseline. What right does the Philippines have over the natural resources within this zone?

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Exclusive rights to explore and exploit marine and natural resources

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Why might countries with abundant resources experience lower long-term economic growth?

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Their economies become overly dependent on resource revenues, which can fluctuate dramatically

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The Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) were a set of eight international development goals established in 2000 by the United Nations. These goals aimed to address a range of global issues by 2015. Which of the following was NOT one of the original Millennium Development Goals?

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Promote global free trade agreements

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Which of the following factors is NOT commonly associated with the civil wars and coup attempts in countries that rely on natural resources?

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The presence of strong, inclusive political institutions

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Which of the following Millennium Development Goals focused specifically on gender equality and women’s empowerment?

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Promote gender equality and empower women

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A researcher argues that the Global North is responsible for environmental degradation, but Global South countries face the brunt of climate change impacts, such as extreme weather events and rising sea levels. Which of the following concepts is best represented by this situation?

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The disproportionate impact of environmental damage

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Countries that rely heavily on high-value extractive resources are more susceptible to authoritarian governments. Why is this the case?

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The revenue from extractive resources often consolidates power in the hands of a few leaders

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Economic disparities between the Global North and Global South have been entirely eliminated through globalization and international aid.

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FALSE

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A Global South country is experiencing a political crisis due to the instability of its government. This situation stems from decades of foreign intervention and resource extraction by Global North nations.

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The legacy of colonialism and imperialism

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What does this scenario best illustrate about the relationship between Global North and Global South countries?

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The potential exploitation of Global South resources for Global North profit

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Which of the following Millennium Development Goals aimed at ensuring environmental sustainability?

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Integrate the principles of sustainable development into national policies and reverse the loss of environmental resources

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A Global North country is providing foreign aid to a Global South nation affected by a natural disaster. While this aid helps in the short term, long-term development in the Global South country remains stagnant. What might be a reason for the ongoing underdevelopment despite receiving aid?

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The unequal global economic system that benefits the Global North.

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What is a common FALSE belief about the economic impact of authoritarian regimes in the Global South?

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They prioritize the development of democratic institutions to ensure fair governance

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Global South countries, on average, have higher levels of industrialization and technological innovation compared to Global North countries.

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FALSE

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26
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Which perspective focuses on land disputes as a cause of war?

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Geographical

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27
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What is a cultural element often related to wars?

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Ethnicity or religion

28
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How do political scientists often define the term “conflict”?

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A clash of interests between groups or states

29
Q

What is the feminist perspective on why wars happen?

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An expression of masculine traits and dominance

30
Q

How can the competition for resources lead to war?

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By intensifying competition over scarce resources such as oil or water

31
Q

Which of the following best explains the role of ideology in causing wars?

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Conflicting ideologies can lead to struggles for power and dominance

32
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  • a historical process
    representing the result of human innovation and technological progress
  • characterized by the
    increasing integration of economies around the world through the movement of goods, services, and capital
    across borders
A

Economic Globalization

33
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  • was a vast network of interconnected trade
    routes on land that connected different regions from East Asia
    to Europe
A

The Silk Road

34
Q

The name ____ derived from the trade of silk,
one of the most valued
products that moved along
these routes

A

Silk Road

35
Q

_____ acted as a
nexus between the East and
West

A

The Middle East

36
Q

Why did The Silk Road face a decline?

A

The Ottoman Empire closed off the route in 1453 CE.

37
Q

European countries engaged in
extensive exploration of the world, establishing direct sea
routes to the Americas, Africa, and Asia.

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The Age of Exploration

38
Q

It missed out on the
American continents and did not have a significant presence
in regions like sub-Saharan Africa or Oceania

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The Silk Road is not truly global

39
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Established in the 16th century, serving as a vital link between Asia and the Americas until the 19th century (Philippines and Mexico)

A

The Manila-Acapulco Galleon Trade (130-1453)

40
Q

These are
the outcomes that are purposefully sought after and are seen as beneficial or desirable from the
action or decision taken.

A

Intended Positive Consequences

41
Q

These outcomes are also anticipated and deliberate,
but they are considered negative for certain stakeholders or aspects of a situation.

A

Intended Negative Consequences

42
Q

These
are beneficial outcomes that were not part of
the original goals or objectives of the action or decision taken.

A

Unintended Positive Consequences

43
Q

These
are harmful or undesirable outcomes that were
not foreseen or planned for when the decision
was made.

A

Unintended Negative Consequences

44
Q

Who coined the word “international” in 1780?

A

Jeremy Bentham

45
Q

Exploring and deepening the
interactions between state

A

Internationalization

46
Q
  • pays tribute to the contributions
    and achievements of American workers
    and is traditionally observed on the first
    Monday in September and was created by
    the labor movement in the late 19th
    century
A

Labor Day

47
Q

A relatively modern phenomenon in
human history and people did not always
organize themselves as a country.

A

Nation-State

48
Q

THE FOUR ATTRIBUTES OF WORLD POLITICS

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  1. independent countries or states that govern themselves
  2. they interact with e/o
  3. facilitated by UN and WHO
  4. international orgs take on lives of their own
49
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  • primary role is to direct
    international health within the
    United Nations’ system
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The World Health Organization (WHO)

50
Q

An “imagine community” and is limitedbecause it does not go beyond a given
“official boundary” and because rights
and responsibilities are mainly the
privilege and concern of the citizen of
the nation

A

Nation

51
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  • is a politically organized body of
    people inhabiting a defined geographical
    entity with an organized legitimate
    government
  • is the most universal and most
    powerful of all social institutions.
A

State

52
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THE FOUR ELEMENTS OF THE STATE

A

PEOPLE
TERRITORY
SOVEREIGNTY
GOVERNMENT

53
Q

It is define as the agency through
which the force of the state is
formulated, expressed and realized

  • working agency of the state
A

Government

54
Q

It means supreme and final legal
authority above and beyond which no
legal power exists

A

Sovereignty

55
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means
that the State is supreme over all
its citizens, and associations

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Internal Sovereignty

56
Q

means
that the state is independent and
free from foreign or outside
control

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External Sovereignty

57
Q

Other term for resource curse

A

Paradox of Plenty

58
Q

Who said this?

“a true political instrument, a continuation
of political intercourse with other means.”

A

Carl Von Clausewitz

59
Q

Wars stem
from human
passions that
drive us to
outdo others.

A

Thomas Hobbes

60
Q

Wars stem
from our
aggressive
human
instincts and
the struggle
for superiority.

A

Einstein and Freud

61
Q

Who?

“Wars are not always logical
or justifiable”

A

Michael Howard

62
Q

The idea that proving one’s strength or dominance is a manly trait, which can
push societies or leaders towards conflict.

A

Masculinity

63
Q

The desire of the wealthy or powerful classes to maintain or expand their
wealth and power, often at the expense of others

A

Class Greed

64
Q

The belief that conflict and conquest are natural ways for societies or species
to evolve and survive by eliminating weaker rivals

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Evolutionary Necessity

65
Q

the role of gender in causing wars, pointing out how masculine priorities and power
dynamics at both global and national levels contribute
to conflict

A

Feminist Perspective

66
Q

Land disputes, political,
religious, and cultural differences, and competition for
resources are also significant contributors

A

Geographical Perspective

67
Q

According to The Heidelberg Institute for International Conflict
Research, wars are understood as the outcome of difference in

A

Ideologies

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