OVERALL REVIEWER Flashcards
The concept of a state having a permanent population refers to:
Having a stable number of citizens who reside within the state
Under the Archipelagic Doctrine, what type of waters are considered part of the national territory of the Philippines?
The waters connecting and surrounding all islands within the archipelago
Which international convention solidified the recognition of the Philippines as an archipelagic state?
The United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS)
What distinguishes a state from other political entities?
A state has recognized borders and sovereignty.
The territory of a state includes:
Land, airspace, and territorial waters
The following started International Trading System. Which of the following DOES NOT belong to the group?
The Opening of Panama Canal
Which of the following is an example of a state’s internal sovereignty?
A state’s right to enforce laws within its own borders without interference
The territorial waters of the Philippines fall under full sovereignty, but how does the contiguous zone differ in terms of jurisdiction?
The Philippines only has the right to enforce laws related to security and environmental protection in the contiguous zone.
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.
TRUE
The territorial waters of the Philippines, as defined by the Archipelagic Doctrine, extend up to how many nautical miles from the baseline?
12 nautical miles
A government policy aimed at reducing smoking rates but causing an increase in the black market for cigarettes is an unintended negative consequence.
TRUE
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?
Exclusive rights to explore and exploit marine and natural resources
Why might countries with abundant resources experience lower long-term economic growth?
Their economies become overly dependent on resource revenues, which can fluctuate dramatically
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?
Promote global free trade agreements
Which of the following factors is NOT commonly associated with the civil wars and coup attempts in countries that rely on natural resources?
The presence of strong, inclusive political institutions
Which of the following Millennium Development Goals focused specifically on gender equality and women’s empowerment?
Promote gender equality and empower women
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?
The disproportionate impact of environmental damage
Countries that rely heavily on high-value extractive resources are more susceptible to authoritarian governments. Why is this the case?
The revenue from extractive resources often consolidates power in the hands of a few leaders
Economic disparities between the Global North and Global South have been entirely eliminated through globalization and international aid.
FALSE
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.
The legacy of colonialism and imperialism
What does this scenario best illustrate about the relationship between Global North and Global South countries?
The potential exploitation of Global South resources for Global North profit
Which of the following Millennium Development Goals aimed at ensuring environmental sustainability?
Integrate the principles of sustainable development into national policies and reverse the loss of environmental resources
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?
The unequal global economic system that benefits the Global North.
What is a common FALSE belief about the economic impact of authoritarian regimes in the Global South?
They prioritize the development of democratic institutions to ensure fair governance
