Political Causes 12 Marker

Question 1

Corruption - Point

Answer 1

One political cause of global underdevelopment is corruption

Question 2

Corruption - Explain

Answer 2

Corruption is when someone abuses their position of power & exploits others for their own personal gain

The lack of democracy within a government allows people in power to pay their way through life for jobs, education & to get out of jail

Question 3

Corruption - Example

Answer 3

Isabel Dos Santos abused her power in order to benefit from oil companies & diamond resources whilst 49% of her country are in poverty

Question 4

Corruption - Analysis

Answer 4

This shows that corruption is a significant cause of underdevelopment as the money people in power abuse means countries are unable to build better schools or hospitals

Question 5

Corruption - Rebuttal Point

Answer 5

However, there is widespread corruption as a result of incompetent governments

Question 6

Corruption - Rebuttal Explain

Answer 6

One of the consequences of incompetency is that it allows for corruption to take place

This means people in charge may not have the skill or knowledge to properly run a country & ensure it grows to become a more developed nation

Question 7

Corruption - Rebuttal Example

Answer 7

According to World Bank, Senegal have a poverty rate of 40% yet spent $27 million on building the tallest structure in Africa

Question 8

Corruption - Rebuttal Analysis

Answer 8

This shows incompetency is a key factor in underdevelopment as those in charge are spending money on buildings rather than prioritising the needs of their people

Question 9

Corruption - Conclusion

Answer 9

Both corruption & incompetent governments are leading causes of global underdevelopment as many countries lack the resources needed to grow & develop due to leaders abusing their power & governments wasting money on unnecessary structures & buildings

Question 10

Terror - Point

Answer 10

One political cause of global underdevelopment is terrorism

Question 11

Terror - Explain

Answer 11

Terrorism involves groups of people who are against the actions of the government & will use violence to get what they want

It often has devastating effects on the development of a country

Question 12

Terror - Example

Answer 12

According to the BBC Boko Haram has seen 30,000 people killed & over 2 million people displaced

Question 13

Terror - Analysis

Answer 13

This shows terrorism is a significant reason for underdevelopment as money is being spent on repairing damages rather than building new schools

Question 14

Rebuttal - Point

Answer 14

Terrorism can occur due to civil war in a country

Question 15

Rebuttal - Explain

Answer 15

When war breaks out within one country

Can destroy economic infrastructure like schools & hospitals & can limit a country’s ability to make money

Question 16

Rebuttal - Example

Answer 16

Civil war in South Sudan has seen 6.3 million struggle to find food to eat

Question 17

Rebuttal - Analysis

Answer 17

When civil war breaks out a country’s focus is on survival leaving development to fall behind