Textbook Flashcards For Internationalism
What do critics of Maslow’s Hierarchy say?
That safety and security could be more important than physiological needs in certain situations.
What are the positive effects of high employment?
More jobs → people with $ to spend → more goods/services are bought → increased demand.
What does economic stability depend upon?
High employment.
What is an example of self-determination relating to Canada’s indigenous peoples?
When a first nations group in Yukon successfully negotiated an agreement with the government.
How does isolationism relate with Japan?
Till 1854, foreigners were barred from the nation, and international trade was discouraged. Additionally, Japan’s geographic location also plays a factor in this.
What is the Canada-US Air Quality Agreement an example of?
Bilateralism.
What is the Right To Play (NGO)?
An NGO that uses sports/games to educate children about healthy living and AIDS.
Where has Right To Play worked at?
In war-torn countries, such as Angola.
What are some criticisms of the WTO, IMF, and World Bank?
They promote a principle; high-standard of living in developed nation is dependent on a poor standard of living in developing nations.
How may citizens exercise foreign policy in a democracy?
By speaking freely + voting.
What did L.B Pearson suggest in terms of peacekeeping?
UN countries not in a dispute should contribute troops to an emergency force.
What did Dallaire suggest during the Rwandan genocide?
More peacekeepers should be present and Hutu weapons should be taken.
What is gross national income?
Total value of goods/services made by a country in a year.
What is an example of human rights violation (Myanmar)? What did the UN do about it?
Protesters against military rule were killed or imprisoned. The UN did nothing as China + Russia vetoed the idea of getting involved.
What is NORAD?
North American Aerospace Defense Command serves for maritime warning, and airspace control.
