Sovereignty And Territorial Integrity

Question 1

State

Answer 1

An independent country with clear boundaries and organised by a single government

Question 2

Nation

Answer 2

A group of people who share strong cultural bonds and historical connections
(A cultural / ethnic entity)

Question 3

Nation state

Answer 3

A state whose boundaries and sovereignty match with the geographical area of a nation (e.g France, japan)
(Political state and cultural nation)

Question 4

Self determination

Answer 4

The authority / right of a state to govern itself and have full control over its own affairs

Question 5

Territorial integrity

Answer 5

States exercise their sovereignty within a specific area or territory that is recognised by international law (agreed space / land area

Question 6

Sovereignty

Answer 6

The right of a state to govern itself and have full control over its own affairs

Question 7

Interventions

Answer 7

Involvements in the affaires of another state e.g. humanitarian support, peacekeeping, mediation

Question 8

Geopolitics

Answer 8

The influence of human and physical geography on government activities, law making and decision making

Question 9

Norms

Answer 9

These are accepted standards and expectations that have developed over time and shape the way people, states, institutions behave and operate, some norms of behaviour are international and fixed in international law