Question 1

A state who has failed to govern its people but is recognized through international relations such as foreign aid is said to hold:&#10;A) de jure sovereignty&#10;B) de facto sovereignty&#10;C) de popular sovereignty&#10;D) universal sovereignty

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De jure sovereignty refers to the legal recognition and authority of a state to govern its people, even if it fails to effectively do so in practice. This recognition often comes through international relations, such as foreign aid, and indicates that the state is acknowledged by other states and international bodies as having the legal right to govern.

Question 2

Which of the following is NOT a required, defining characteristic of a state?&#10;A) a permanent population&#10;B) a democratic government&#10;C) defined territory&#10;D) the capacity to enter into relations with other states

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While democracy may be a common characteristic found in many states, it is not a required, defining characteristic. There are many ways in which a government can be organized, such as a monarchy or a dictatorship, and still be considered a state as long as it has a permanent population, defined territory, and the capacity to enter into relations with other states.

Question 3

Which of the following is the primary actor behind FDI?&#10;A) governments&#10;B) international organizations&#10;C) nongovernmental organizations&#10;D) multinational corporations

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Multinational corporations are the primary actor behind FDI due to their desire to expand their operations and access new markets in other countries. Governments, international organizations, and nongovernmental organizations may play a role in facilitating or regulating FDI, but they are not the primary actors driving it.

Question 4

Remittances refer to:&#10;A) government payments on public debt&#10;B) foreign aid distributions&#10;C) the transfer of money from foreign workers to their home country&#10;D) government taxation of foreign investors

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Remittances are the transfer of money by foreign workers to their home country, typically to support their families or communities. They are a significant source of income for many developing countries and are often used for basic necessities such as food, housing, and education.

Question 5

Which of the following is the largest source of dirty money flows?&#10;A) profits from drug trafficking&#10;B) trade misinvoicing by large corporations&#10;C) money laundering by corruption politicians&#10;D) remittances

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According to various reports and studies, trade misinvoicing by large corporations is the largest source of dirty money flows, estimated to be over $2 trillion annually. Profits from drug trafficking and money laundering by corrupt politicians also contribute significantly to the problem, but their estimated amounts are lower compared to trade misinvoicing. Remittances, on the other hand, are mostly legitimate transfers of funds and do not contribute significantly to dirty money flows.

Question 6

How did the Universal Declaration of Human Rights affect state sovereignty?&#10;A) It created international law that could suspend sovereignty&#10;B) It established norms for human rights without removing sovereignty&#10;C) It provided enforcement tools that override sovereignty&#10;D) It became domestic law for all states without removing sovereignty

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The Universal Declaration of Human Rights established norms for human rights without removing state sovereignty. The declaration reflects a broad international consensus on the importance of human rights, but it is not binding international law. Instead, it serves as a guide for states to follow in their own laws and policies. The declaration is often used to hold states accountable for human rights violations, but it does not provide enforcement tools that override sovereignty.

Question 7

The Universal Declaration of Human Rights was written with the help of many Western nations, including the United States. Does US law protect every human right?&#10;A) Yes, but only for its citizens&#10;B) Yes, to everyone internationally&#10;C) No, criminals do not enjoy their rights&#10;D) No, it only covers 'negative rights'

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US law only covers "negative rights," which are rights that protect citizens from government interference or actions, such as freedom of speech and freedom of the press. It does not provide for positive rights, such as the right to healthcare or education, which are provided for in other countries. Additionally, the US criminal justice system can sometimes infringe upon an individual's human rights, such as through excessive use of force or denial of due process.

Question 8

Which of the following can act as a norm entrepreneur?&#10;A) individuals&#10;B) nongovernmental organizations&#10;C) international organizations&#10;D) all of the above

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All of the above can act as norm entrepreneurs. Individuals, NGOs, and international organizations can all work to promote new norms and values in society. They can do this through advocacy, education, and other forms of activism. For example, an individual may promote a new norm by speaking out against discrimination, while an NGO may work to promote environmental sustainability. International organizations, such as the United Nations, can also play a role in establishing and promoting new norms on a global scale.

Question 9

How is a &#34;minority group&#34; defined?&#10;A) The ethnicity with the fewest number of people&#10;B) The percent of people with the most power&#10;C) The marginalized people in a country&#10;D) The least vocal group in a country

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A minority group is defined as a social group that is systematically disadvantaged and oppressed within a society, often based on characteristics such as race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, religion, or disability. They are often marginalized and face discrimination and barriers to equal access and opportunities. The term "minority" does not refer to the numerical size of the group, but rather their social and political position in society.

Question 10

Minorities are the most at risk for human rights violations because:&#10;A) they lack the political power to change the status quo&#10;B) they lack the will to protect those rights&#10;C) they lack the knowledge to help themselves&#10;D) they always lack the economic resources to help themselves

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Minorities often lack political power due to their smaller numbers and historical marginalization, making it more difficult for them to advocate for their rights and influence policy decisions. This leaves them more vulnerable to discrimination and abuse by those in power. While economic resources and knowledge can also be barriers to human rights protection, lack of political power is the most significant factor. The option B is incorrect because there is no evidence or proof to show that minority groups lack the will to protect their rights. Option C is incorrect because knowledge is not the most significant factor in human rights violation. Option D is incorrect because it is not always the case that minorities lack economic resources; furthermore, poverty can affect any group, not just minorities.

Question 11

What is one reason the Security Council fails to intervene in times of human rights abuse?&#10;A) The Security Council has no authority to intervene&#10;B) Differing interests among the five permanent members&#10;C) Human rights have not been codified&#10;D) The Security Council does NOT fail to intervene

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Question 12

While the ____ conducts trials between countries, the ________ conducts trials against individuals&#10;A) International Court of Justice; International Criminal Court&#10;B) International Court of Justice; High Commissioner for Human Rights&#10;C) Security Council; High Commissioner for Human Rights&#10;D) International Court of Justice; Security Council&#10;

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Question 13

Which international body has the legal authority to intervene in a humanitarian crisis?&#10;A) the Security Council&#10;B) the General Assembly&#10;C) the International Criminal Court&#10;D) the International Court of Justice

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Question 14

Which of the following is most vulnerable to the effects of climate change?&#10;A) minorities in developed countries&#10;B) minorities in developing countries&#10;C) majorities in developed countries&#10;D) majorities in developing countries

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Question 15

What is the original source of power in a country governed by 'popular sovereignty'?&#10;A) the people&#10;B) corporations&#10;C) parliament&#10;D) the military

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Question 16

Given what you know about the type of governments in place right now, which of the following countries possesses 'popular sovereignty'?&#10;A) North Korea&#10;B) Iraq&#10;C) France&#10;D) Russia

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Question 17

What is the primary position taken by cultural relativists?&#10;A) Some cultures are better than others&#10;B) Rights and norms can only be understood in their own cultural context&#10;C) Culture should be the basis for international law&#10;D) We should work to the creation of a global culture

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Question 18

The responsibility to protect (R2P) provides a conditional approach to:&#10;A) sovereignty&#10;B) democracy&#10;C) security&#10;D) terrorism

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Question 19

Which of the following is one way that the &#34;old&#34; and &#34;new&#34; styles of terrorism are similar?&#10;A) They both want to inflict as much damage as possible&#10;B) They both are a shared security concern&#10;C) Neither of them have economic motivations&#10;D) Neither of them have been sponsored by states

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Question 20

The number of fatalities from terrorist attacks in the last fifteen years has___.&#10;A) increased&#10;B) stayed the same&#10;C) decreased&#10;D) decreased significantly

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Question 21

What is the UN trying to accomplish when it negotiates a ceasefire during a conflict?&#10;A) peacekeeping&#10;B) peacemaking&#10;C) peacebuilding&#10;D) nation-building

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Question 22

Which of the following is best designed to deal with the shift from interstate to internal conflict?&#10;A) peacekeeping&#10;B) peacemaking&#10;C) peacebuilding&#10;D) peace enforcement&#10;

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Question 23

What type of weapons proliferation is of greatest concern to Other World countries?&#10;A) small arms&#10;B) landmines&#10;C) weapons of mass destruction&#10;D) A and B

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Question 24

Which of the following types of weapons lacks an international treaty?&#10;A) landmines&#10;B) drones&#10;C) chemical weapons&#10;D) all of the above

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Question 25

How a state exerts its authority is the _____ of sovereignty.&#10;A) degree&#10;B) design&#10;C) defense&#10;D) decline

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Question 26

Official developmental assistance is fairly distributed according to level of need.

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Question 27

Ethnic minorities, women, children, people in poverty, displaced people, and the LGBT community are all groups at risk of human rights violations.

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Question 28

One defining criterion of a &#34;nation&#34; is that its people live in a clearly defined territory.

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Question 29

Pan-Arabism is an example of transnationalism.

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Question 30

Dirty money flows represent the bulk of the casework conducted by the International Criminal Court

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Question 31

Discrepancies in the reports of electoral observation groups are rare.

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Question 32

The color revolutions and the Arab Spring may signal a reversal of the most recent democratic wave.

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Question 33

NATO's Article 5, which requires member states to come to the aid of another member who was attacked, is an example of collective security.

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Question 34

International law is lagging behind when it comes to the regulation of drones.

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Question 35

The threat of cyberwarfare has led states to redirect their surveillance from their own citizens and toward foreigners

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Question 36

The concept of &#34;human security&#34; focuses primarily on the state-level of analysis.

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Question 37

What are the major differences between the so-called &#34;old&#34; and &#34;new&#34; forms of terrorism? In your opinion, what has prompted this shift? And what does this change mean for counterterrorism efforts, e.g. in terms of effective approaches, chances of success, and policy priorities?

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Question 38

What explains the uneven creation and impact of international human rights law? What could be done to advance international human rights law? In your opinion, would this expansion of international human rights law have a significant impact on world politics?

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Question 39

How do the concepts of peacekeeping, peacemaking, and peacebuilding differ from one another? If the goal is to resolve conflict in the long-term, which of the three is the better option, and why? What resources would be required to create &#34;lasting peace?&#34;

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Question 40

What conditions are conducive to the democratization of countries and what conditions make such a democratic transition challenging? Please discuss at least three separate conditions (economic, political, cultural) that are conducive and three conditions that are challenging, and explain how they affect democratization.

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Question 41

Reflecting on the material in Chapter 3, identify and discuss the concerns and threats that are unique to Other World countries. If developed countries do not share these concerns and threats, should they care about them? Explain

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Deck 3: Politics in the Other World: The New Meaning of Sovereignty