Question 1

Which of the following is NOT a main role of a nonstate actor?
A) Making solutions work
B) Setting agendas
C) Negotiating outcomes
D) Destroying states

Accepted Answer

While nonstate actors may have significant power and influence in international affairs, their main role is generally not to destroy states. Their main roles include contributing to policy making, providing aid and assistance, conducting research or lobbying for a particular cause or outcome.

Question 2

A national company that has many foreign subsidiaries is known as a
A) nonstate actor.
B) service organization.
C) multinational corporation.
D) sovereign company.

Accepted Answer

A multinational corporation is a company that has operations in multiple countries, typically with a central headquarters in one country. These companies have subsidiaries or affiliates in other countries, which allows them to conduct business on a global scale.

Question 3

A political unit that is composed of people, a well-defined territory, and a set of governing institutions is a
A) nation.
B) nation-state.
C) state.
D) federation.

Accepted Answer

A state is the most accurate description of a political unit that is composed of people, a well-defined territory, and a set of governing institutions. While a nation refers to a group of people with common cultural and historical ties, a nation-state refers to a state whose citizens mostly belong to the same ethnic or cultural group. A federation is a form of government where power is divided between a central government and smaller political units, such as states or provinces.

Question 4

Globalization is not a threat to sovereignty.

Accepted Answer

Globalization can be seen as a threat to sovereignty because it involves the increasing integration of economies, cultures, and governance systems, which can lead to a reduction in the ability of individual nations to control their own affairs, especially in economic and regulatory matters.

Question 5

A weak globalizer is a position that
A) acknowledges the important changes in the international system, but does not believe that has a huge effect.
B) sees profound changes in the international system which is challenging traditional states.
C) believes that globalization is a myth and that it disguises the real existence of powerful states and major economic divisions.
D) believes in the borderless economy that integrates people everywhere in the global marketplace.

Accepted Answer

A weak globalizer is someone who acknowledges that there are important changes in the international system as a result of globalization, but does not believe that these changes have a huge effect. They may argue that the state remains the primary actor in international relations, and that globalization has not fundamentally altered the balance of power between states.

Question 6

Which of the following inventions assisted in the creation of the modern state?
A) Phonograph
B) Printing press
C) Automobile
D) Computer

Accepted Answer

The printing press allowed for the mass dissemination of information, including government documents and laws, which helped to create a more informed and literate population necessary for the development of modern states.

Question 7

Which is true of the Catholic Church?
A) It is the oldest and most powerful global nonstate actor.
B) It is shrinking due to the influence of social media.
C) It has been at the forefront of fighting AIDS globally.
D) It is progressive in creating leadership roles for women.

Accepted Answer

The Catholic Church is one of the oldest and most powerful global nonstate actors, with over 1 billion members worldwide and influence in fields such as politics, education, and social services.

Question 8

The World Bank and the International Monetary Fund are examples of ___________ globalization.
A) financial
B) economic
C) political
D) military

Accepted Answer

The World Bank and the International Monetary Fund are both financial institutions that work on a global level. They provide loans and other forms of financial assistance to countries around the world. Therefore, they are examples of financial globalization.

Question 9

Hugo Grotius, an advocate of natural law, is considered to be the father of international law.

Accepted Answer

Hugo Grotius is recognized as the father of international law due to his contributions in writing peaceful relations between nations and developing the concept of natural law as a basis for international law.

Question 10

_____________ require(s)that the currencies of other countries have an exchange rate that is fixed to the dollar.
A) The United Nations
B) The United States
C) The Bretton Woods system
D) Multinational corporations

Accepted Answer

The Bretton Woods system, established after World War II, required that the currencies of other countries be fixed to the value of the US dollar, which was in turn fixed to the value of gold. This system was designed to promote international economic stability and prevent currency fluctuations. It was eventually abandoned in the 1970s due to economic and political pressures.

Question 11

The United Nations is an example of global governance.

Accepted Answer

The United Nations is an international organization with the objective of promoting cooperation and solving global issues through dialogue and negotiation among member states. It is an example of global governance as it works towards maintaining peace and security, promoting sustainable development, and protecting human rights around the world.

Question 12

The type of sovereignty that focuses on the recognition of a state's independence by other states and respect for its territorial boundaries is called __________ sovereignty.
A) internal or domestic
B) Westphalian
C) interdependence
D) international legal

Accepted Answer

International legal sovereignty refers to the recognition of a state's independence by other states and respect for its territorial boundaries in accordance with international law. This type of sovereignty is based on the principles of the United Nations Charter and other international legal agreements, and is often seen as the basis for the modern system of international relations. Internal or domestic sovereignty refers to a state's ability to govern its own affairs without interference from external actors, while Westphalian sovereignty is based on the idea of state sovereignty as the foundation of the modern international system. Interdependence sovereignty refers to the idea that states are increasingly connected and interdependent in today's globalized world, and that traditional notions of state sovereignty must be redefined to reflect this reality.

Question 13

The World Bank was set up by the United Nations.

Accepted Answer

The World Bank was actually set up at the Bretton Woods Conference in 1944, which was attended by representatives from 44 countries including the United States, United Kingdom, and Canada. The United Nations was not established until the following year, in 1945.

Question 14

An example of cultural globalization is
A) Christianity.
B) potatoes.
C) soccer (football).
D) All of the above

Accepted Answer

- Christianity has spread throughout the world and impacted various cultures, influencing art, music, and values.
- Potatoes were originally cultivated in the Andean region of South America, but are now a staple food in many parts of the world, including Europe, Africa, and Asia, as a result of global trade and colonialism.
- Soccer, also known as football, is the most popular sport in the world and has transcended cultural and national boundaries to become a global phenomenon, with the World Cup being one of the most widely viewed and celebrated events.

Question 15

Social networks such as Facebook and Twitter were
A) an example of the importance of religion in global affairs.
B) nontraditional threats to global security.
C) an enhancement to nations' ability to maintain secrecy.
D) instrumental in spreading democratic revolts in the Middle East and North Africa.

Accepted Answer

Social networks such as Facebook and Twitter played a crucial role in spreading democratic revolts in the Middle East and North Africa during the Arab Spring. Protesters were able to use these platforms to organize and coordinate their efforts, as well as to spread information and communicate with the rest of the world. This highlighted the power of social media as a tool for political mobilization and led to many debates about its role in global affairs.

Question 16

The realities of globalization are reflected in which type of sovereignty?
A) Domestic
B) Westphalian
C) International legal
D) Interdependence

Accepted Answer

The realities of globalization, which involve increased interconnectivity and interdependence between countries, reflect the concept of interdependence sovereignty, which acknowledges that states share aspects of sovereignty with each other due to their mutual economic, political, and social ties. This type of sovereignty is different from the traditional Westphalian model of sovereignty that emphasizes a state's exclusive control over its territory, and is also distinct from domestic sovereignty that deals with a state's internal affairs. While international legal sovereignty recognizes a state's authority as recognized under international law, it may not fully encompass the complex dynamics of global interdependence.

Question 17

Amnesty International is an example of which type of nongovernmental organization?
A) Service organization
B) Transnational crime organization
C) Advocacy organization
D) Transnational terrorist group

Accepted Answer

Amnesty International is an advocacy organization as their primary goal is to promote and defend human rights globally.

Question 18

The different forms of globalization have no effect on one another.

Accepted Answer

The different forms of globalization often interact with and influence one another, such as economic globalization affecting cultural globalization and political globalization shaping technological globalization.

Question 19

Which of the following is NOT a type of a nonstate actor or nongovernmental organization?
A) Advocacy organizations
B) A union of states
C) Transnational terrorist groups
D) Economic organizations

Accepted Answer

A union of states is a type of intergovernmental organization, not a nongovernmental organization or nonstate actor. The other three choices are all examples of nonstate actors or nongovernmental organizations.

Question 20

The Lateran Treaty was
A) used to establish the end of World War I.
B) the acceptance of latitude and longitude as forms of measurement.
C) a compromise between the Vatican and the Italian government.
D) the legitimization of sovereignty.

Accepted Answer

The Lateran Treaty was an agreement between the Vatican and the Italian government that settled their long-standing disputes over issues such as property ownership and sovereignty. It was signed in 1929 and established the Vatican City State as a sovereign entity.

Quiz 1: Global Issues: Challenges of Globalization

Which of the following is NOT a main role of a nonstate actor?

A national company that has many foreign subsidiaries is known as a

A political unit that is composed of people, a well-defined territory, and a set of governing institutions is a

Globalization is not a threat to sovereignty.

A weak globalizer is a position that

Which of the following inventions assisted in the creation of the modern state?

Which is true of the Catholic Church?

The World Bank and the International Monetary Fund are examples of ___________ globalization.

Hugo Grotius, an advocate of natural law, is considered to be the father of international law.

_____________ require(s) that the currencies of other countries have an exchange rate that is fixed to the dollar.

The United Nations is an example of global governance.

The type of sovereignty that focuses on the recognition of a state's independence by other states and respect for its territorial boundaries is called __________ sovereignty.

The World Bank was set up by the United Nations.

An example of cultural globalization is

Social networks such as Facebook and Twitter were

The realities of globalization are reflected in which type of sovereignty?

Amnesty International is an example of which type of nongovernmental organization?

The different forms of globalization have no effect on one another.

Which of the following is NOT a type of a nonstate actor or nongovernmental organization?

The Lateran Treaty was