The state: nation-state and of national sovereignty (Edexcel A-Level Politics): Quizzes
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In which year was the Peace of Westphalia signed?
In which year was the Peace of Westphalia signed?
1648
What are the two primary aspects of sovereignty?
What are the two primary aspects of sovereignty?
Internal & external sovereignty
What does internal sovereignty refer to?
What does internal sovereignty refer to?
Supreme authority within its territory
Which power demonstrates legal authority in internal sovereignty?
Which power demonstrates legal authority in internal sovereignty?
Law creation & enforcement
How does the state exercise economic control as part of internal sovereignty?
How does the state exercise economic control as part of internal sovereignty?
Through regulation & taxation
What can a state do during a state of emergency?
What can a state do during a state of emergency?
Expand powers temporarily for crises
What does external sovereignty refer to?
What does external sovereignty refer to?
Acting independently internationally
Which organisation is an example of a security alliance?
Which organisation is an example of a security alliance?
NATO
What does Responsibility to Protect (R2P) introduce?
What does Responsibility to Protect (R2P) introduce?
Responsible sovereignty concept
Which organisations are examples of NGOs that challenge state sovereignty?
Which organisations are examples of NGOs that challenge state sovereignty?
Amnesty International & Human Rights Watch
Which groups are illegitimate violent actors challenging sovereignty?
Which groups are illegitimate violent actors challenging sovereignty?
Al Qaeda & Islamic State
What power do P5 members hold in the UN Security Council?
What power do P5 members hold in the UN Security Council?
Veto power
Which states are examples of fragile or failed states?
Which states are examples of fragile or failed states?
Afghanistan & Syria