Unit 3 Flashcards
What is a global citizen
-is aware of, and cares about, problems and people
-respects diversity and human rights of all people
-views events from the perspective of other
What is political ideology
A persons perspective on political, social and economic policies
What are some examples of different countries with different political ideologies
USA: Capitialist
Vietnam: socialist
China: counism
Define: Democracy, Fascism, socialism, communism, totalitarianism and capitalism
Democracy: A POLITICAL SYSTEM IN WHICH PEOPLE CHOOSE THEIR POLITICAL LEADERS
Fascism: FORM OF GOVERNMENT, LED BY A VERY STRONG LEADER, WHERE ONE PARTY DOMINATES THE POLITICAL SYSTEM
Socialism: TO CORRECT THE IMBALANCE BETWEEN THE RICH & POOR CAUSED BY CAPITALISM
Communism: , THERE ARE NO SOCIAL CLASSES AND EVERYONE HAS THE SAME AMOUNT OF WEALTH AND POSSESSIONS
Totalitarianism: , A POLITICAL SYSTEM IN WHICH ALL ASPECTS OF A PERSON’S LIFE ARE CONTROLLED BY THE STATE & PROPAGANDA IS A CONSTANT
Capitalism:
What is GDP
Gross domestic product is used to measure quality of life
What are some global rights and responsibilities
What are three ways to measure quality of life
- Life expectancy
- Infante mortality rate
- Average annual income
What is an NGO, list some examples
NGO stands for non-government organization, they’re an independent organization that operates outside of the government ex: Save the Children, Oxfam, Doctors Without Borders
What is the united nation and what is it’s goals
It’s AN ORGANIZATION IN WHICH ALL STATES CAN MEET ON EQUAL FOOTING AND USE DIPLOMACY TO PREVENT WAR WHILE MAINTAINING EACH COUNTRYS’ SOVEREIGNTY and ENSURES GLOBAL PEACE & STABILITY
What are the six purposes of the United Nations
1.INSPECTING CHEMICAL & NUCLEAR WEAPONS
2.STOPPING CLIMATE CHANGE
3.LEADING INTERNATIONAL CAMPAINGS TO ELIMINATE DISEASE
4.HELPING COUNTRIES REBUILD AFTER WAR
5.PROMOTING HUMAN RIGHTS
6.CO-ORDINATING PEACEKEEPING MISSIONS
What is the international criminal court and what’s its purpose
An independent system that legally investigates and charges those who have committed severe crimes like: genocide, war crimes and crime against humanity
What is a Convention/Declaration
an agreement between countries covering particular matters, especially one less formal than a treaty and a clear statement
What is the universal declaration of human rights
It’s and international law passed by the UN in 1948 that most countries must obey and the purpose of it was to prevent disregard for human life during WW2 from happening ever again
What are the four central principles of HDUR
- HUMAN RIGHTS ARE UNIVERSAL & INALIENABLE
- HUMAN RIGHTS ARE INTERDEPENDENT
- HUMAN RIGHTS ARE EQUAL
- HUMAN RIGHTS ARE BOTH RIGHTS & OBLIGATIONS
What are the five types of global issues
1.POLITICAL—issues related to the leadership of a country & the decisions made
2.SOCIAL—issues related to health, education, family, culture
3.ENVIRONMENT—energy, climate, land use, natural resources & animal care
4.SCIENTIFIC—research, inventions & computer technology
5.ECONOMIC—employment, wealth/income & business
What are four methods to respond to global challenges
- United Nations security council
- International criminal court system
- Military force
- Economic sanctions
