Unit 3 AOS 2 (China) - Key Terms

Question 1

Sovereignty

Answer 1

The legitimate or widely recognised ability of a state to exercise effective control over a territory and permanent population, free from external interference

Question 2

National Interests

Answer 2

The national interests of a state are pursued to ensure the survival and potential growth of that state. States implement policies and types of power to achieve their national interests and maintain state sovereignty

Question 3

Power

Answer 3

Refers to the ability of one global actor to influence the actions of another global actor

Question 4

Security

Answer 4

Traditionally this term refers to the protection of a state’s borders from intruders and the maintenance of sovereignty, most commonly achieved through the use of military power. It has now evolved to include softer forms of security, such as access to resources and the protection of the environment

Question 5

Idealism

Answer 5

Refers to a school of thought in which policy is influenced primarily by an ideological principle, as opposed to practical and pragmatic considerations

Question 6

Pragmatism

Answer 6

A school of thought in which policy is influenced primarily by practical considerations, as opposed to a particular ideology