Characteristics, examples and consequences for global order of failed states (Edexcel A-Level Politics): Quizzes
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What is a failed state?
What is a failed state?
A state with weak central government
What happens to government functions in a failed state?
What happens to government functions in a failed state?
They collapse completely
What economic problem is typical in failed states?
What economic problem is typical in failed states?
Rampant inflation & trade collapse
What is the 'resource curse' in failed states?
What is the 'resource curse' in failed states?
Resources lead to corruption not growth
What often causes ethnic divides in failed states?
What often causes ethnic divides in failed states?
Colonial rule
What human rights abuse is mentioned regarding corruption in the DRC?
What human rights abuse is mentioned regarding corruption in the DRC?
Use of child soldiers
Why can't failed states hold proper elections?
Why can't failed states hold proper elections?
Too unsafe due to violence
What natural disaster vulnerability do failed states like Somalia face?
What natural disaster vulnerability do failed states like Somalia face?
Famines
Which countries have been involved in the DRC's internal conflicts?
Which countries have been involved in the DRC's internal conflicts?
Rwanda and Uganda
What region has been destabilised by conflicts in the DRC?
What region has been destabilised by conflicts in the DRC?
Great Lakes region of Africa
What humanitarian consequence occurs in failed states like the DRC?
What humanitarian consequence occurs in failed states like the DRC?
Millions of internally displaced people
Who gains control in failed states when government authority collapses?
Who gains control in failed states when government authority collapses?
Non-state actors like militias